CPUC Awards Over $1.2 Million in Clean Energy Access Grants and Announces Next Application Window for Los Angeles County TECH Program
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved more than $1.2 million in new Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) grants to community-based organizations in Los Angeles County and announced that the next CEA-LAT grant application window will open on Feb. 2, 2026.
The CEA-LAT Grant Program supports community-based organizations that provide outreach and education on the Technology for Equipment and Clean Heating (TECH) Clean California initiative. These organizations help residents learn about building decarbonization, clean energy technologies, healthier homes, and how to access available incentives.
New Grants Approved
On Dec. 4, 2025, the CPUC awarded $581,824 to three nonprofit organizations for outreach and education activities related to TECH Clean California:
- Climate Resolve – $200,000
- El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center – $199,971
- International Institute of Los Angeles – $181,853
These organizations will provide multilingual workshops, grassroots engagement, educational materials, and technical assistance to communities. Their efforts will prioritize communities in the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area and the San Fernando Valley.
In addition, CPUC staff awarded $715,109 in ministerial grants to five additional nonprofits:
- Breathe Southern California – $137,284
- East LA Community Corporation – $149,995
- Pacoima Beautiful – $144,083
- ONEgeneration – $133,803
- US Green Building Council California – $149,944
These organizations will advance community awareness of decarbonization, electrification technologies, healthy homes, and access to TECH Clean California incentives.
Next Grant Application Window Opens February 2, 2026
The CPUC will begin accepting applications for CEA-LAT Grant Cycle 2 on Feb. 2, 2026. Community-based organizations in Los Angeles County may apply for up to $200,000 in funding.
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: Feb. 2, 2026
- Application Closes: March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Award Notification: June 1, 2026
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Los Angeles County. Priority will be given to projects serving the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area and the San Fernando Valley.
Qualifying activities include but are not limited to:
- Community outreach and education
- Staff training
- Project impact evaluation
- Coordination with the TECH Clean California program implementer
Applicants should review the CEA-LAT Grant Guidelines and required forms.
For questions, contact capacitygrants@cpuc.ca.gov.
About the Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant Program
The CEA-LAT Grant Program is part of the CPUC’s broader efforts to expand equitable access to clean energy technologies, support healthier homes, and help California transition to a cleaner energy future.
More Information
- Proposal Approved
- Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant webpage
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