Meeting Summary and Action Items:
- Policy & Regulatory Advocacy Updates
- TECC Intertribal Power Authority – TECC is gathering input to inform development, email coordinator@socaltecc.org to share feedback
- Transmission Planning and Market Participation – focus of next TECC-X meeting TECC breakout
- Energization Proceeding – SCTCA became a party and filed for intervenor compensation
- Tribal OIR Proceeding – TECC proposing a dedicated Tribal Advocate at CPUC
- Rights of Way (ROW) – Is your Tribe experiencing delays in obtaining a BIA ROW with SDG&E? Are you willing to pursue a temporary easement? If so, please email jsimmons@socaltecc.org
- Capacity Building and TA Program Updates
- DOE 40101(d) grid resilience grant updates – Reach out to coordinator@socaltecc.org to receive support
- SoCalREN Enrollment OPEN, TECC’s contract will be extended through the end of 2026 – Contact socalren@socaltecc.org to enroll in the SoCalREN program and learn more.
- TECC EV infrastructure program OPEN – contact coordinator@socaltecc.org if you are interested
- Access Clean CA Enrollment OPEN – Email the TECC team at AccessCleanCA@SoCalTECC.org if you are interested in learning more about clean transportation rebates/incentives for individuals
- SDREN Enrollment Coming Soon – Reach out to coordinator@socaltecc.org if you are interested in enrollment once available
- Data Needed for Tribal Community-Wide Energy Analyses (for all buildings and facilities in community) – keep an eye out for a spreadsheet template from the TECC team
- Technical Assistance for TECC Tribes – submit TA request HERE
- Economic and Workforce Development Program Updates
- TECC Innovation Ecosystem monthly Advisory Board Meetings begin on May 11 – email jmacneil@prospersustainably.com to be added to the calendar series
- Free business due diligence services available – Fill out TA form or email jmacneil@prospersustainably.com directly
- TECC Events (* is for in-person events)
- 5/11: TECC Innovation Ecosystem Advisory Board Kick-off Meeting from 2-3pm (recurring monthly) – email jmacneil@prospersustainably.com to be added to the calendar series
- 5/7, 5/14, and 5/21: TEPEC energy efficiency trainings open to all TECC Tribes – registration open
- *5/29: TECC-X Meeting from 10-11am
- TECC Session: Tribal Transmission Planning, Market Participation
- TCHP Session: Extreme Heat Part 2: EISI for Extreme Heat Tool Launch
- *6/3-4: Resource Rendezvous and Energy Audit of Tribal building(s) – registration open
- *7/21-22: 2026 TECC Summit (start after SCTCA Board meeting) – registration open
- Funding, Input, and Other Opportunities for TECC Tribes. See TECC Opportunity Tracker
- SB 54: Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund Survey
- SB 1180: Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act: California Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund
- TECC is drafting a response, please provide input here by May 30
- SB 54: Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund Survey
- Follow TECC on LinkedIn