Convening the Sierra – Fall 2026
September 25, 2026
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Public agencies in SNEW territory that receive electricity or gas services from PG&E can now take advantage of increased incentives from the California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program! CEDA promotes the electrification and decarbonization of new building construction or major renovation. Additionally, this program will provide participants with an analysis of energy costs and paybacks, along with financial incentives to help offset the costs of decarbonization measures. CEDA works in collaboration with project teams to reduce energy demand, consumption, and carbon emissions.
This program would be beneficial for public agencies or school districts in the early stages of planning new construction or a substantial building retrofit. By enrolling in CEDA, participants can benefit from no-cost energy modeling, financial incentives, and design team bonuses, including up to $4,000 for design professionals. This will help offset the cost of implementing energy-efficient systems like heat pumps, efficient controls, and all-electric equipment. Incentives are based on net first-year energy savings. Eligibility for CEDA includes:
Incentives are based on verified energy savings, rewarding projects that go beyond standard practice and contribute to California’s decarbonization goals. By engaging early, project teams can unlock maximum incentives, achieve lasting energy savings, and demonstrate leadership in the clean energy transition. Learn more or enroll your project today at CaliforniaEDA.com, or by contacting the Sierra Nevada Energy Watch at snew@sbcouncil.org.
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Two SNEW services that are often requested by Sierra Nevada public agencies are energy benchmarking (sometimes including AB 802 reporting for buildings
California’s 2026-27 legislative session wrapped up September 1 after a turbulent final week of negotiations over wildfire policy, funding, and the state budget. While a last-minute proposal on wildfire liability ultimately stalled, the Legislature did restore and increase funding for climate resilience through Proposition 4 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)—a meaningful outcome for Sierra communities amid a challenging state budget year.
The final plan includes $329.5 million for wildfire and forest resilience through Prop 4 and $118 million for wildfire prevention through GGRF. While these investments are an improvement over the June budget, wildfire resilience funding remains near historic lows, with no clear plan for sustained investment in future years.
Read more about the final budget, Prop 4 and GGRF allocations, and what’s next for wildfire and climate resilience in the Sierra.