Meeting Summary & Action Items:
- Policy & Regulatory Advocacy Program Updates
- Decarbonization Proceeding (dual fuel)
- SCTCA filed comments on 8/21/26. 8/25 consultation at Morongo turned out well, with a lot of participation online. Commissioner Houck understands how the issue impacts CA Tribes and their housing.
- Tribal OIR Proposed Decision: Tribal Consultation Policy and Tribal Land Transfer Policy
- Feedback on proposed decision draft comments was due earlier this week.
- Climate Adaptation Proceedings
- TECC submitted public comments on 8/14 in support of staff recommendations
- Decarbonization Proceeding (dual fuel)
- TECC Executive Committee Call for Nominations
- Apply here by September 18th
- TECC Fundraising Update
- Join our email list to participate in TECC fundraising meetings by emailing development@socaltecc.org
- Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (TA) Program
- TECC awarded BIA Tribal Energy Development Capacity grant for SoCal Intertribal Power Authority planning and formation
- SGC Community Resilience Centers grant application due Sept. 30
- DOE 40101(d) Grid Resilience Formula Grants update
- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is identifying interest among Tribes to take action against the DOE over FY25-26 funding that has not been released. If your Tribe is interested in learning more, reach out to jsimmons@prospersustainably.com
- TECC Program Enrollment Open! Visit Member Hub Program Enrollment page to learn more about each program
- Access Clean California – email AccessCleanCA@socaltecc.org to enroll
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – emailasonnier@prospersustainably.comto enroll
- Related: Transportation Electrification Advisory Services (TEAS) Program (SDG&E) – No-cost technical guidance to help fleets plan and deploy EV charging infrastructure. email asonnier@prospersustainably.com to enroll
- Tribal Energy Upgrade San Diego – fill out the enrollment form or contact sdren@socaltecc.org with questions
- SoCal Equitable Building Decarb – email sgaleano@prospersustainably.com to learn more
- Economic and Workforce Development Program
- Developing Market Studies on affordable housing, manufacturing, geothermal energy, utility energy storage, and data centers
- Next Advisory Board Meeting: Monday, September 14th from 2-3pm (Add to your calendar via the Member Hub info page or email sgaleano@prospersustainably.com)
- Introducing Pathways – TECC’s monthly newsletter highlighting jobs, trainings, and incentives for Tribal community members (View and share Edition #1)
- TECC Featured Events, funding, Input, and Other Opportunities for TECC Tribes. See TECC Opportunity Tracker(login required)
- Register for 2026 Tribal Climate and Health Adaptation Summit (11/4 at Pala)
- Follow TECC and TCHP on LinkedIn