Resources
We are here to help public agencies to lead their communities towards a safe, secure, resilient, affordable, and sustainable clean energy future. Here are a few resources to help get you started.
Resources
Interested in learning more? Complete the registration form to receive our Network toolkit, which includes tips to get started on energy efficiency projects, marketing tools to share your commitment to energy efficiency, and a library of webinars and presentations.
Resources and updates from the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, including project success stories, upcoming events, service highlights, and more.
2021
September:
WE&T, Revolving Savings Fund Highlights, and Exciting Events | September 2021
August:
The latest on AB 841, school district benchmarking, and more! | August 2021
July:
Spotlights on Santa Monica and the San Joaquin Valley | July 2021
June :
Funds are limited! Get your facilities benchmarked today | June 2021
May:
Don't miss out! Expiring incentive opportunities | May 2021
March:
AB 841, Pathway to Zero and SoCalREN Network Toolkit Updates | March 2021
February:
SoCalREN Spotlight: Culver City achieves over $142,000 in cost savings | February 2021
April:
New Podcast Alert and Regional Partner Spotlight | April 2021
January:
SoCalREN Spotlight: LA County saves over $839,000 | January 2021
2020
December:
How SoCalREN is keeping the focus local | December 2020 Newsletter
November:
Santa Clarita's streetlight project achieves over 4 million kWh in savings | November 2020 Newsletter
October:
The City of Thousand Oaks reduces their annual energy bill by 42% | October 2020 Newsletter
September:
How the City of Orange achieved a 70% reduction in natural gas usage! | September 2020 Newsletter
August:
Inland Empire Utilities Agency cuts energy costs by 7%! | August 2020 Newsletter
July:
How the City of Stanton saved over 235,000 kWh in one year | July Newsletter
June:
Funding and Incentive Opportunities I Energy Champion Perspectives | June 2020 Newsletter
May:
Double Spotlight: Check out how Alhambra USD and Las Virgines MWD saved energy | May 2020 Newsletter
April:
4 Remote Services Your Agency Can Take Advantage of Today! | April 2020 Newsletter
March:
4 Reasons to Take Advantage of the New SoCalREN Network Toolkit | March 2020 Newsletter
February:
SoCalREN's (not so) secret menu of services for Public Agencies | February 2020 Newsletter
January:
70M+ kWh Savings Achieved by Public Agencies through 2019 | January 2020 Newsletter
2019
December:
CPUC ALJ Rules Valuable RENs to Continue | December 2019 Newsletter
November:
Energy Efficiency Project Spotlight: City of Simi Valley | November 2019 Newsletter
October:
Energy Efficiency Project Spotlight: City of Fullerton | October 2019 Newsletter
September:
Top 5 Agency Takeaways on Energy Projects | September 2019 Newsletter
August:
Spotlight on the City of Maywood | August 2019 Newsletter
July:
Stranded Savings? SoCalREN Has You Covered! | July 2019 Newsletter
June:
Spotlight on Inland Empire Utilities Agency | June 2019 Newsletter
May:
Spotlight on City of Santa Ana | May 2019 Newsletter
April:
Spotlight on United Water Conservation District | April 2019 Newsletter
March:
The Metered Energy Savings Pathway | March 2019 Newsletter
February:
Spotlight on Orange County Retrocommissioning | February 2019 Newsletter
January:
Were you one of SoCalREN’s leading agencies in 2018? | January 2019 Newsletter
2018
December:
The SoCalREN Public Agency Programs Looks Ahead | Resource Round-Up | 2019 Project Opportunities
November:
Spotlight on Las Virgenes Municipal Water District | New Enrollments | Upcoming 11/7 No-Cost Workshop
October:
Spotlight on Palmdale | 11/7 Workshop | Celebrating Beacon Award Winners | Energy Efficiency Month
September:
SoCalREN Energy Saving Milestones | Webinar on Funding/Implementing School Retrofits | Happenings & Upcoming Events
August:
Spotlight on Goleta Sanitary District | Schools Webinar 8/7 | Annual Satisfaction Survey
July and earlier:
Archive of all SoCalREN email campaigns
Helpful downloadable fact sheets about all SoCalREN Public Agency Programs services.
Public Agency Programs Fact Sheet
SoCalREN Public Agency Programs offer a full suite of services through our many programs: Project Delivery Program, Metered Savings Program, Revolving Loan Fund, and Pathway to Zero.
Project Delivery Program Overview Fact Sheet
SoCalREN's Project Delivery Program can support your agency's energy efficiency project from Enrollment to Construction.
Metered Savings Fact Sheet
Your agency can unlock energy efficiency project services using a normalized metered energy consumption (NMEC) approach.
Revolving Savings Fund Fact Sheet
Need upfront funding for your project? Take advantage of our Revolving Savings Fund Program, which offers bridge financing at 0% interest.
Pathway to Zero Program Fact Sheet
Pathway to Zero can help your agency identify distributed energy resource (DER) opportunities at your facilities. This program was created to maximize opportunities for disadvantaged communities (DAC).
Portfolio Energy Analysis Fact Sheet
Agencies can request customized energy data reports to provide helpful insights on agency-wide energy consumption.
More than 150 agencies throughout Southern California are reaping the benefits of participation in SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Read about the success several enrolled agencies have enjoyed in the downloadable case studies below.
City of Claremont
When Claremont established energy reduction targets in their City Sustainability Plan, SoCalREN provided them the tools and experience they needed to get the job done.
City of Culver City
As one of SoCalREN’s first enrolled agencies, Culver City has shown consistent leadership and commitment to energy efficiency through a variety of lighting and mechanical projects.
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica has long championed innovative sustainable leadership, adopting aggressive goals for reducing energy and water resource consumption and increasing efficiency, as well as increasing citywide use of renewable energy and alternative fuels. Since the City’s enrollment in the SoCalREN in 2013, the Program has worked with the City to support their aggressive energy reduction goals through multiple energy efficiency projects.
City of Long Beach
The City’s partnership with SoCalREN has helped them move toward energy efficient solutions that are resilient and ultimately better for the health of its economy and residents.
City of Palmdale
Energy efficiency projects completed in partnership with SoCalREN have benefited the city through annual energy cost savings, improved outdoor environment and health, and increased safety.
City of Santa Barbara
Since enrolling in 2014, the City has gained expertise and sophistication in energy efficiency, increasing the number and complexity of projects over time.
Conejo Valley Unified School District
Since enrolling in 2013, CVUSD has worked alongside SoCalREN to identify and implement several energy efficiency projects.
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) has achieved significant energy savings through several projects since enrolling in 2014.
Culver City Energy Management Systems
Installing an energy management system (EMS) saved the city both time and money at five of its key facilities.
City of Culver City
Culver City completes another energy efficiency project to improve their widely used Cardiff Parking Structure in their popular downtown area.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County completes energy efficient upgrades to their community service centers to benefit the community and save energy.
Ventura Unified School District
Ventura Unified completes interior lighting upgrades at 14 elementary and middle schools.
External Resources
General Energy Information and Resources
- ACEEE - Scaling Up Fast and Transforming Markets with Regional Energy Networks
- ACEEE - Paper Describing Public Sector Program
- Alliance to Save Energy
- Better Buildings - Wastewater Energy Management Toolkit
- CA Energy Action Plan
- California’s Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan
- California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
- Center for Resource Solutions
- Empower Innovation - CEC Cleantech Initiative
- Energy Savers
- ENERGY STAR®
- Flex Your Power
- Glossary of Energy Terms
- Home Energy Saver
- ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
- Institute for Local Government
- International Institute for Energy Conservation
- Lawrence Berkeley Labs Environmental Energy Technologies Division
- Local Government Commission
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- PIER Demand Response Research Center
- Rocky Mountain Institute
- US Green Building Council (LEED)
Government Energy and Environment-Related Commissions, Departments, and Agencies
- California Air Resources Board
- California Energy Commission
- California Energy Efficiency Statistics
- California Environmental Protection Agency
- California Public Utilities Commission
- California Public Utilities Commission - Energy Efficiency
- Energy Information Administration
- United States Department of Energy
Local Government Resources
- 2017-2020 Energy Leader Partnership Model
- American Public Works Association
- Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change
- California Solar Permitting Guidebook
- Cool Planet Program
- ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®
- Energy Aware Planning Guide
- Funding Wizard
- California's Local Government Energy Efficiency Portal