Meeting Summary and Action Items:
- SoCalREN Tribal Climate Resilience Program and TECC/SCTCA contract amendment – SCTCA to submit a letter of recommendations to LA County to ensure member Tribes can maximize benefits from REN programs
- 2026 TECC Summit (7/21-22 @ Pala) – Register by 7/13 and View the Draft Agenda; Volunteer to present a TA testimonial by emailing coordinator@socaltecc.org
- Policy & Regulatory Advocacy
- CPUC Energization proceeding – latest round of feedback was due on 7/8
- Rights of Way
- CPUC Tribal OIR proceeding
- Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (TA) Program
- TECC awarded Tribal Capacity Building Program (TCBP) Rd 2 TA contract
- TECC Tribes are strongly encouraged to apply for TCBP grants for up to $420K and Tribal Housing Predevelopment Fund (THPF) grants for up to $3M (AVAILABLE NOW)
- Access Clean California and Clean Cars 4 All San Diego electric vehicle rebates- contact AccessCleanCA@socaltecc.org to learn more
- NEW Events Calendar
- Upcoming TECC-X meeting on July 28 will focus on Broadband and feature Matt Rantanen from SCTCA and CPUC’s Public Advocate’s Office
- Technical Assistance for TECC Tribes (submit TA request HERE)
- TECC awarded Tribal Capacity Building Program (TCBP) Rd 2 TA contract
- 40101(d) Update from SDG&E – Per Vanessa Vandever, SDG&E’s Tribal Liaison on July 6, 2026: SDG&E is unable to formally partner with Tribes on DOE 40101(d) grid resilience grant projects this at this time but wants to support projects already in its scope (e.g. brush clearing, covered conductors)
- Tribal Energy Data Access and Sovereignty – does your Tribe have access issues to usage or billing data? Share your experience with Josh at jsimmons@prospersustainably.com
- Proposed OMB Rule Change for federal assistance (grants) – comments due by July 13
- TECC EV Infrastructure Grant Program – if interested in participating, email coordinator@socaltecc.org to schedule an initial meeting
- Economic and Workforce Development Program
- Intertribal Power Authority planning
- TECC Innovation Center Program planning
- TECC Innovation Ecosystem and Advisory Board updates – email sgaleano@socaltecc.org
- TECC Featured Events, funding, Input, and Other Opportunities for TECC Tribes. See TECC Opportunity Tracker
- Follow TECC on LinkedIn
- Provide feedback on our monthly board meetings via the evaluation form