Register for the Forum!
Our 16th Annual Forum will be held in-person in San Jose, CA, on Wednesday, July 9th, and Thursday, July 10th. Offered at no cost to local governments, you’ll have the opportunity to network with climate and energy practitioners from throughout the state, learn about innovative projects and funding opportunities, and hear from key state agencies and climate leaders. So join us, and take your climate work to the next level.
Our forum offers 2 plenary sessions, 20 breakout sessions, and several special events throughout the 2-day forum.
Tours and Pre-Forum Activities
We are happy to offer forum registrants four free tours, taking place prior to the start of the forum. Registration to the tours are part of the event registration, and you can find descriptions of them below. (note that the only opportunities currently available is the waitlist of the tour of the Childrens Museum and the SLECC meeting available for public agencies.
Wednesday, July 9th 8:45am-11:00am
Join us for an exciting and informative guided Powering Progress: San Jose’s All-Electric Extravaganza Tour showcasing various ways – from policy to engagement tactics to municipal buildings – that “local leads the way” on building electrification. The tour will commence in the plaza at San José City Hall in downtown San José, a short walk from the conference location, where participants will get to explore a mobile, all-electric home demonstration trailer that is moved to various outreach events and get to experience the City’s virtual reality tour of a climate-smart home. Then we’ll hop on a bus and learn about the City’s current electric building requirements for private and municipal buildings while we head to two new all-electric municipal buildings – Fire Station #37 and the City’s Fire Training and Emergency Operations Center. At these sites, we’ll discuss the building components, user experience, and lessons learned before we head back to City Hall.
Wednesday, July 9th, Meet at the Signia at 8:30 AM
Join us for a tour of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) award-winning Berryessa Transit Center, a multi-modal regional transportation hub in the heart of San Jose. Recognized with the Envision Platinum Award by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, the Transit Center promotes the area’s environment with architectural and landscaping features that evoke a notion of water flow, natural habitat, and San José’s agricultural past. This mobile workshop will showcase VTA’s progress in building a climate-resilient and equitable future.
Speakers will share lessons learned from installing 117 kW solar panel system, 24 EV charging stations, energy-efficient escalators, LED lighting, and stormwater features/flood resilient features. Other topics of discussion include: VTA’s plan on transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040 to meet California’s Innovative Clean Transit Regulation and transit-oriented developments on VTA’s 3.3-acre property to provide more affordable housing adjacent to the Transit Center.
Wednesday, July 9th, Meet at the Museum Entrance at 9 AM
Join us for a tour of Bill’s Backyard and our latest outdoor exhibition, Exploration Portal. We will see our amazing Smartflower photovoltaic solar systems and hear from artist Mark Brest van Kempen’s rainwater capture and sustainability art piece. We will talk about the Children’s Discovery Museum’s sustainability efforts in fabricating spaces and exhibits, as well as our environmental stewardship with our close proximity to the Guadalupe River.
Wednesday, July 9th 9:30-11:00 AM
A bike tour through downtown San José exploring micromobility infrastructure, wayfinding signage, and potential mobility hub locations. Participants will ride shared e-bikes with stops at key sites to examine design, equity, and community impact. The session concludes with a group discussion to reflect on insights, identify policy challenges, and brainstorm ideas for expanding accessible, community-centered mobility.
The State/Local Energy & Climate Coordination (SLECC) Meetings, hosted by CCEC and the Strategic Growth Council serve as a statewide communication and ideation hub to help State and local leaders improve coordinated efforts to more rapidly unlock the unique potential of California regions and communities to address energy and climate goals.
SLECC will hold its 11th meeting before the Forum from 9 – 11am. Tentative topics being considered for discussion include intersecting wildfire and energy impacts for Californians, an exploration of state roles in local energy and climate initiatives, and addressing gaps in information gathered in previous SLECC meetings.
This meeting is exclusive to state and local government staff and representatives.
Registration Rates
Registration Type
Regular Registration Rate
Late Registration Rate
May 13th – June 29
June 30th – Event
City or County
Includes tribal governments.
$0
$0
Other Public Agency
Includes state and federal agencies, governmental councils and associations, Regional Climate Collaboratives, water authorities, conservation districts, ports, etc.
$200
$250
Non-profits (25 employees or less)
Includes colleges, universities, think tanks, etc.
$325
$350
Non-profits (over 25 employees)
Includes colleges, universities, think tanks, etc.
$425
$450
Private Sector
$700
$750
Note: Speakers receive a reduced registration rate. Speaker rates are shared with speakers upon confirmation of attendance.
Refunds
After June 23, 2025 NO REFUNDS will be offered. Refund requests will be honored if received by the June 23rd refund deadline. All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method used at time of registration. Please allow 3 business days for any refunds to be credited to the original credit card provided at the time of registration.
Substitutions
Should a participant need to cancel their registration after the June 17 refund deadline (for whatever reason), they may replace themselves by contacting Rosheil Ramirez (rramirez@civicwell.org) who will provide additional instructions.
Scholarships
The CCEC Forum Scholarship Program has closed for 2025.
Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program is intended to provide an environment that fosters learning and promotes personal and professional growth for professionals in the climate and energy sector.
As a Mentee, you will build lasting connections with energy and climate leaders from across the state and to receive one-on-one guidance and support from a seasoned professional in your field of interest during the CCEC Forum.
As a Mentor, you would act as a valuable resource to facilitate learning and growth for early professionals by sharing your experiences, knowledge, and wisdom, and help your mentee navigate the CCEC Forum in a way that supports and aligns with their professional goals and aspirations.
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor or mentee at the CCEC Forum, please complete this application. We will do our best to match mentees to mentors, one-on-one, according to areas of interest and areas of expertise indicated in your application. Because we are still learning about the level of interest in this opportunity, we are going to be adaptable and flexible, and hope you will be, too.
Apply to participate in the Mentorship Program on your Registration Form!
The Location – Signia by Hilton San Jose
170 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
The cut-off date for a discounted room rate at the Signia has passed. Attendees who have not yet made accommodations are welcome to either book a room at the host hotel outside of the CCEC discounted rate here or stay at another hotel nearby such as the Four Points by Sheraton next door to the venue.
