California Climate and Energy Collaborative – Supporting California local governments

The hub for energy efficiency and sustainability news, information,
best practices, and resources relevant to California’s local governments.

Visit the About page to learn more about the Coordinator, and the no-cost resources offered to local governments through the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC).

Use the menu above to review energy efficiency best practices, what California’s local governments are up to, and more.

California local governments are invited to visit the Technical Assistance page to make a request for specific information on local energy best practices or to access helpful technical assistance opportunities and resources.

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We invite experts that are willing to provide free technical assistance or peer knowledge sharing to CA local government professionals on energy and climate topics to register for our new directory.

COGs as a Key Conduit to Public Sector Efficiency Success – BPC interview with SGVCOG

December 10, 2020

Angie Hacker, the Statewide Best Practices Coordinator sits down with Management Analysts Alex Fung and Samantha Matthews of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), which serves 30 member cities and other governmental agencies in the eastern Los Angeles region. Join us to hear how the COGs like the SGVCOG are serving as a key conduit…

Take the “What Do We “SEEC” Next?” Survey!

November 19, 2020

While the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) program as we have known it is sunsetting after a decade of success, key NGOs are working to identify resources to continue to support local agencies pursuing energy and climate goals. Please help us think into a promising new chapter for CA local energy efficiency collaboration. Your input…

View the newly launched Best Practices Database

November 19, 2020

NEW! We are developing a filterable database of local best practices and case studies to make it easier to find applicable local knowledge that can help you pursue your community’s energy and climate goals. You can view the beta version of this database below, which includes best practices and case studies shared during the 2020 SEEC Forum.…

View and Join the California Local Energy Technical Assistance Directory!

November 19, 2020

NEW! To make progress on their energy and climate goals, local governments can greatly benefit by seeking help identifying resources, answers, and guidance on strategies and best practices. This is a directory of experts that are willing to provide free technical assistance or peer knowledge sharing to local government professionals on energy and climate topics. View…

Register for the last SEEC Virtual Forum event – hosted by the BPC!

October 27, 2020

BPC Spotlight Event 2: What Do We “SEEC” Next? An Interactive Forum Closing Tuesday, November 17th | 10:30 – 11:30 AM Another SEEC forum is in the books and the SEEC program as we’ve known it is sunsetting after a decade of success. Join us to celebrate all we’ve learned together and help us think into…

11th Annual SEEC Forum

September 21, 2020

The annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum (SEEC Forum) features a dynamic program to equip participants with the best practices, tools, and connections needed to reduce GHG emissions and accelerate climate action efforts. The 2020 SEEC Virtual Forum will feature 18 webinars in total from June to November 2020. Watch past Webinar Recordings Register for Upcoming…

Technical Assistance: Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Eligibility

June 10, 2020

The Statewide EE Best Practices Coordinator is pleased to share a brief response to a recent Technical Assistance Request on the topic of Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Eligibility. If you’re interested in knowing whether your public agency facilities qualify for recently expanded incentives for energy storage, these tips and resources may help. Self-Generation Incentive Program…

Climate-Smart Ways to Save and Thrive in Tough Times – Interview with Howard Choy

May 28, 2020

Statewide Energy Efficiency Best Practices Coordinator, Angie Hacker, recently invited local energy expert, Howard Choy for a remote interview on “Climate-Smart Ways to Save and Thrive in Tough Times.” We had a chance to discuss parallels between challenges local governments are facing due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 and our experiences building lasting local…

The hub for energy efficiency and sustainability news, information, best practices, and resources relevant to California’s local governments.

The hub for energy efficiency and sustainability news, information,
best practices, and resources relevant to California’s local governments.