California Climate and Energy Collaborative – Supporting California local governments

Supporting California local governments to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate climate action by building knowledge and networks amongst local government practitioners.

Visit the About page to learn more about the California Climate & Energy Collaborative (CCEC), and the no-cost resources offered to local governments.

Technical Assistance

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.

Annual Forum

The California Climate & Energy Forum (CCEC Forum) is offered at no-cost to California local government staff and officials, provides valuable opportunities for participants to learn, share, and network with peers from across the state. Stay updated!

Best Practices

Visit the Resources tab to find various best practice recordings, a database, and more. Have a suggestion? Submit your content here.

wEEkly update

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The Latest from CCEC

Breaking Ground on Equitable Climate Action: an interview with the City of Oakland

June 11, 2021

Our CCEC Statewide Best Practices Coordinator, Angie Hacker, recently interviewed Shayna Hirshfield-Gold, Climate Coordinator with the City of Oakland. In this recording they discuss the City’s groundbreaking work to advance equity as part of its climate action efforts. As many in the State move forward from just counting carbon and kilowatts, we invite you to…

CCEC Proposal Deadline Extended to Friday, May 28!

May 24, 2021

GREAT NEWS! – The deadline to submit a proposal for a session or presentation has been extended through Friday, May 28. The 12th Annual CCEC Forum provides a great opportunity to showcase best practices, local projects, innovative strategies, new tools and technologies, and more! In the interest of fomenting diversity and inclusion, we are offering $200-$500 stipends for speakers, moderators and session…

CCEC Forum Call for Proposals are Now Open!

May 3, 2021

The Call for Sessions, Presentations and Facilitators Proposals (CFSP) has officially launched and we welcome you to play a leading role in shaping the 2021 forum!The theme for the 12th Annual CCEC Forum will be Transforming Tomorrow Together. We hope to feature a dynamic program to equip participants with the best practices, tools, and connections needed to…

Become a Promotional Partner for the 2021 Statewide Climate & Energy Forum!

April 8, 2021

Promotional Partners play a vital role in the overall success of the event by helping to spread the word about the Forum and encouraging hard-to-reach stakeholders to participate. Fill out our Form!

Complete the 2021 CCEC Pre-Forum Survey by March 31!

March 19, 2021

This 10-minute survey is intended to get a better understanding of local government needs and interests to inform activities undertaken by the California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC) and to help shape the 2021 CCEC Virtual Forum. We ask that you complete the survey by Wednesday, March 31st. Please keep in mind that the Call for Session Proposals…

Catch up on National News!

March 10, 2021

Between economic stimulus efforts and post-election transitions, there is a great deal of movement at the federal level that can impact local governments. The Best Practices Coordinator will curate this temporary segment to help local government practitioners quickly keep up to date on relevant national news related to clean energy and climate change. Read the…

Introducing the California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC)!

March 4, 2021

New Name – Same Services! We are excited to announce the launch of the California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC), a new initiative implemented by the Local Government Commission and sponsored by the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN), and the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN)! While we…

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…