The CCEC is a great place to connect with people and agencies that are working toward similar decarbonization goals. This was a fantastic event and would love to attend future ones!
16th Annual California Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum
July 9- 10, 2025 • San Jose, CA
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 CCEC Forum in San Jose! This year’s forum brought together over 550 local and regional governments, nonprofits and community organizations, state governments, private entities, and more to collaborate and learn from each other as they work to advance fair and equitable climate change and energy practices.
This event featured engaging sessions, expert plenaries, and new innovative activities to help climate and energy leaders and practitioners connect to learn about innovative projects and strategies, share best practices, and troubleshoot challenges.
Hope in Action: Local Leads the Way
The 16th Annual CCEC Forum, themed “Hope in Action: Local Leads the Way,” spotlighted the critical role of local leadership in shaping a sustainable future amidst an uncertain climate landscape. With the urgency of the climate crisis growing and the growing clarity that it is local action that will lead the way, this two-day event will convene local and regional governments, State agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs), nonprofits, and private sector leaders to explore bold, actionable solutions. By showcasing how grassroots initiatives and regional collaborations are driving innovation and equity, the forum underscores the importance of local action as the cornerstone of climate resilience and progress.
Attend the CCEC Forum to…
Engage in interactive discussions with peers from across the state
Learn about the latest climate and energy news and opportunities
Connect with leaders pursuing cutting-edge climate initiatives
Exchange knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies
What attendees thought of the 2024 Forum!
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Forum Testimonials
It was my first time attending the conference and I found it very informative and gave me a lot of information.
City of San Diego
I look forward to this Forum every year. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers and leaders across the state on locally focused energy and climate solutions.
The Energy Coalition
This was my first time attending CCEC and it was very beneficial. The sessions were informative but most importantly was being in person with our partners and getting to connect with each of them.
Southern California Edison
The CCEC Forum provides an excellent showcase of local government innovation in advancing clean energy and equitable climate solutions.
Ascent
This was my very first CCEC Forum, and I found it to be a huge value add to my organization and my own role specifically. In particular, I found great value in the panels and interactive breakout sessions, the networking opportunities, and the brand exposure through our sponsorship.
Orange County Power Authority
The CCEC Forum brings together an extraordinary group of leaders from very diverse backgrounds to collaborate and innovate on the next phase of climate solutions for California and beyond!
Home Energy Academy
CCEC is great for networking and learning! This is the Forum to attend to meet the movers and shakers in the energy efficiency, decarbonization, energy equity, and climate action space. This is a place where innovative and passionate minds from local government, not-for-profits, utilities, state government, and more come to discuss solutions to our most pressing problems.
San Diego Community Power
It’s always great to catch up with colleagues throughout the state and encouraging to see all the new faces that share your excitement about the programs we all have.
3-C REN
The event was very well organized, fully attended and the event offered great information and networking opportunities. There was a wide variety of energy topics covered by educated, informed and professional presenters. There was something for everyone to learn from. The exchanging of ideas and break out sessions was good to learn and exchange ideas, that really kept folks engaged. The tabling in the main room was good, so folks could reach out directly to a variety of services and get more information as needed. I benefited from attending, and would dare say everyone else did too.
GRID Alternatives, Inland Empire
CCEC is a well organized and extremely informative event. 2023 was my second time attending and the workshops I attended and connections I was able to make were priceless. I look forward to continuing to attend this event in the future.
Emerald Cities Collaborative
This conference was a great opportunity to connect with and learn from peers who are tackling today’s most pressing climate issues in their communities.
Cascadia Consulting Group
The CCEC Forum fills a crucial need for local governments, community organizations and local leaders of all kinds to share experience and wisdom toward creating a more just, resilient and sustainable future. The future is being built today from the bottom up, through the efforts of local leaders focused on meeting the real needs and priorities of their communities. But we can’t just work in isolation. We need effective, inclusive venues to come together, share strategies and learnings, and support one another. The CCEC Forum facilitates both valuable networking and great fun.
Electric System Policy
CCEC is a must-attend conference for local government climate and sustainability professionals and one I always make sure to put on my calendar!
I always look forward to CCEC because you get to see your peers and get inspired by all the great work they do. I end the conference full of great ideas to replicate and proud of learning what everyone accomplished.
3C-REN
This year’s theme of investment, innovation, and inclusion was well-timed and relevant. The plenaries, panels and breakout sessions were rich with information and expertise related to the conference theme.
County of Sonoma
Coming out of the pandemic this conference was refreshing and timely. I enjoyed connecting and reconnecting with all in-person and hearing about all the innovative work we have been doing in the energy policy and programs statewide.
Marin County Community Development Agency
The CCEC Forum is an inspiring and engaging conference to learn from local leaders driving the clean energy transition in California. This is where climate and energy champions connect on the most pressing issues of our time, providing insights into what it takes to move the needle to a low-carbon economy.
Ascent
As a newcomer to the industry, CCEC was an incredible opportunity to network with longtime professionals while learning the most modern and state-of-the-art approaches to the clean energy transition in California.
Program Manager
3C-REN
The CCEC Forum is the most valuable conference for local energy and sustainability leaders and one that I always make sure to attend! The 2022 forum was absolutely inspiring and the networking is so valuable–and fun!
The 13th Annual CCEC Forum provided much-needed resources that will help further our Climate Action and Sustainability efforts, as well as encouraging, inspiring and uplifting networking opportunities.
Chair
Yolo County Climate Action Commission
It was great to hear the collaborative conversations around resiliency, equity, and climate awareness.
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Thank you to our 2025 program Advisory Committee!
- Aileen Qin, Gateway Cities Council of Governments
- Amaury Vincent Berteaud, Association of Monterey Bay Area Government
- Ana Avendano, El Concilio of San Mateo County
- Angela Hacker, California Climate and Energy Collaborative
- Benjamin Druyon, WRCOG
- Brianna Moland, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
- Christian A. Torres, Comite Civico del Valle
- Deborah Allen, City of Rancho Cucamonga
- Fernanda Craig, Southern California Regional Energy Network
- Fortino Morales II, City of Riverside
- Gilee Corral, County of Santa Clara
- Hilary Ego, City of La Mesa
- Jordan Garbayo, Central California Rural Regional Energy Network
- Juan Lares, Central Coast Climate Justice Network
- Kevin Hamilton, Central California Asthma Collaborative
- Marc Costa, The Energy Coalition
- Marianne Bithell, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
- Maykent Lizbeth Salazar Garcia, County of San Diego
- NJ Mvondo, Yolo County Climate Action Commission, Davis Human Relations Commission
- Pam Bold, High Sierra Energy Foundation
- Sean Kennedy, Strategic Growth Council
- Sean Youra, Bay Area Regional Energy Network
- Toto Vu-Duc, City of Watsonville
- Vic Randall, City of Sacramento
- Victor Ferrer, City of Rico Rivera
Thank you to our Funders and 2025 Sponsors!
Thank you to our Promotional Partners!
