Agenda Item B.1
PRESENTATION
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director CONTACT: Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Analyst
SUBJECT: Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) on its energy programs, offerings, and enrollment.
BACKGROUND:
On August 20, 2019, the Goleta City Council voted to join Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) (formerly Monterey Bay Community Power), a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) electricity provider. On December 4, 2019, 3CE accepted eleven jurisdictions as new member agencies, including the Cities of Goleta, Carpinteria, Guadalupe, Solvang, Santa Maria and the County of Santa Barbara. Effective September 4, 2020, the name of the agency changed from Monterey Bay Community Power to 3CE to better reflect the expanded service area.
3CE is a public agency that sources competitively priced electricity from clean and renewable energy resources. 3CE is locally controlled and governed by board members who represent each community served by the agency. Revenue generated by 3CE stays local and helps keep electricity rates affordable for customers, while also funding innovative energy programs designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions and stimulate economic development. 3CE provides service to approximately 1.2 million people throughout the Central Coast, including residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in communities located within Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz counties.
Starting in October 2021, Southern California Edison (SCE) accounts within 3CE service area were automatically enrolled in 3CE's default electricity supply/generation program.
However, customers have the option to choose to opt -out and return to SCE supply/generation service at any time. CCA's in general introduce competition and choice in the electricity markets, providing customers with options about their power supplier and the level of clean energy they wish to support. Joining a CCA allowed the City of Goleta to make progress towards the City Council -adopted 100% renewable energy goal by 1 Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
2030, as outlined in the City’s Strategic Energy Plan. Upon enrollment, Goleta customers gained access to various programs offered by 3CE, including rebates for electric vehicles and related charging infrastructure, agricultural electrification rebates, and home and business electrification support. It also allows the City an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in our local community.
DISCUSSION:
As an energy resource in the Central Coast region, 3CE engages its stakeholders, including member agencies and customers, through outreach, education and marketing activities. 3CE recognizes that member agencies are critical to the effective governance and delivery of services and programs for the agency and staff intends to support ongoing communications about 3CE in a variety of ways. Providing periodic updates to 3CE member agencies is just one way the agency maximizes visibility and awareness. 3CE will continue to strategically partner with the City of Goleta to raise awareness and deliver solutions that address climate change, electrification, fuel -switching, building community resiliency, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, creating economic development opportunities and increasing social equity.
GOLETA STRATEGIC PLAN:
City-Wide Strategy: 1. Support Environmental Vitality
Strategic Goals:
1.1 Promote renewable energy, energy conservation and local energy resiliency 1.3 Adopt best practices in sustainability
FISCAL IMPACTS:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Legal Review By: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Approved By: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 3CE Annual Report 2024
2. Presentation
2 ATTACHMENT 1
3CE Annual Report 2024
3 ANNUAL
REPORT
2024
“The rebates we
received through this
program will allow us to
transport kids to
where they need to be,
even from rural areas.
We couldn’t have done
this without the help of
3CE funds.”
— Kris Sihler,
Transportation
Manager, Santa Cruz
City Schools
4 Regional offices in Monterey and San Luis Obispo; Santa Cruz office opening in 2025
160 community events attended, supported, and/or hosted 41 memberships with local community-based organizations 16 farmworker outreach events
7 webinars in English and Spanish
2 community workshops
3CE NOW SERVES
COUNTIES5
30 CITIES
94%+
CUSTOMERS
ENROLLED
1.2M+
CUSTOMERS
Simply by being a 3CE customer, you
empower 3CE to invest in local
communities and build a cleaner, more
reliable grid for all Californians. And by taking
advantage of our rebates to electrify your
transportation, home, or business, you can
speed the transition to a clean-energy future.
Every 3CE customer is making a difference.
The impacts of locally controlled clean energy are
profound. T ogether, we are reducing regional emissions for cleaner, healthier air and improving the economic
health of households, businesses, and entire communities.
As a 3CE customer, you make a valuable contribution to
powerful progress.
WORKING TOGETHER,
AND USING POWER FOR GOOD
MEETING COMMUNITY MEMBERS
WHERE THEY ARE
Covering Ground
Spreading the Word
Spanish-language services and material
Underserved Communities Action Plan to reach underserved communities
Forums tailored for solar, commercial, and agricultural customers Workshops for contractors, builders, affordable housing developers, and community advocates
Addressing the unique needs of our diverse Central Coast Giving Y ou Greater Control Over Y our Electricity Needs Providing a choice for service to all electricity customers Residential Battery Rebate Program
OhmConnect partnership
Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot
5 3CE’s Prepay Program for Power
Purchase Agreements has delivered
significant benefits. By prepaying for
electricity through a $648 million bond
issuance in 2023, 3CE is projected to
reduce energy costs by nearly 11.4%
over the initial seven-year period of the
bonds, saving customers $32.9 million.
2024
CLEAN ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS
BUILDING CAPACITY ADDING NEW RENEWABLE
ENERGY SOURCES TO THE GRID
POWERFUL PROGRESS
TOWARD 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY
GENERATING RESUL TS
DELIVERING NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY
3CE Lowers Energy Costs via
Power Prepayment
Atlas Solar
1 gigawatt solar energy generation
150 megawatts for 3CE customers*
*Enough to power 105,100 homes
of clean & renewable energy
in 2024, enough to power
350,850 households
Sourcing Renewable Energy
Sourced 409 Megawatts
avoided more than
445,000 metric tons of
CO2 in 2023, the equivalent
of taking 105,911
gasoline-powered
passenger vehicles off the
road for a year.
Aratina Solar + Storage
530 megawatts solar energy generation
600 megawatts battery storage capacity
120 megawatts for 3CE customers*
*Enough to power 90,000 homes
Victory Pass Solar + Storage
200 megawatts solar energy generation
50 megawatts battery storage capacity
100 megawatts for 3CE customers*
*Enough to power 68,000 homes
46 MW
Battery Storage
20% LOAD
234 MW
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
24% LOAD
309 MW
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
85 MW
Battery Storage
2022 2023
6 POWERFUL PROGRESS
TOWARD 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY
Innovative Renewable Energy Generation
Casa Diablo Geothermal, Mÿþÿ County, CA
One of 21 new renewable energy projects 3CE has
supported, the Casa Diablo Geothermal Plant is
California’s newest and most innovative geothermal
energy generation site. Geothermal energy is clean and
reliable 24 hours a day, and 3CE and its customers
played an integral role in bringing this landmark project to fruition.
The Future of Energy Storage
Willow Rock Energy Storage Center, Kern County, CA
Battery storage capacity is essential for California’s
transition to carbon-free energy. Willow Rock Energy
Storage isn’t your typical battery; instead of lithium, it uses compressed air to generate power on demand. By
supporting projects like this, 3CE customers are
contributing to revolutionary innovation.
29% LOAD
409 MW
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
49% LOAD
757 MW
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
56% LOAD
849 MW
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
85 MW
Battery Storage
110 MW
Battery Storage
381 MW
Battery Storage
584 MW
Battery Storage
2024-25 2026 2027
Atlas
Under Development
La Paz County, AZ
Solar
Yellow Pine
Online
Clark County, NV
Solar+Storage
OME Fish Lake
Under Development
Esmeralda County, NV
Geothermal
Under Development
Lincoln, Torrance &
San Miguel Counties, NM
SunZia Wind Project
Wind
Casa Diablo-IV
Casa Diablo Mono County, CA
Geothermal
Online
COSO Geothermal
Inyo County, CA
Geothermal
Online
Aratina
Kern County, CA
Solar+Storage
Under Development
Jasmine
Kern County, CA
Solar+Storage
Under Development
Rabbitbrush
Kern County, CA
Solar + Storage
Online
Slate
Kings County, CA
Solar+Storage
Online
Panoche Hybrid
Midway Hybrid
Fresno County, CA
Storage
Under Development
San Luis West
Fresno County, CA
Solar+Storage
Under Developlemt
RPCA Storage 1
Santa Barbara County, CA
Storage
Under Development
Mountain View Wind
Repowering Project
Riverside County, CA
Wind
Online
California Flats
Monterey County, CA
Storage
Online
Willow Rock Energy
Storage Center
Kern County, CA
Storage
Under Development
Angela
Tulare County, CA
Solar+Storage
Under Development
Long Duration Energy Storage
Bodega Energy Storage
Green Valley Energy Storage
Rava Mesa Energy Stroage
Monterey County, CA
Storage
Under Development
San Gabriel Energy Storage
Los Angeles County, CA
Storage
Under Development
Victory Pass
Riverside County, CA
Solar+Storage
Online
7 2023-24 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT*
NEW CONSTRUCTION ELECTRIFICATION
PROGRAM REBATES BUIL T MORE THAN
200 NEW, ALL-ELECTRIC AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS IN 2024
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR HOMES
AND BUSINESSES
RESIDENTIAL BATTERY REBATE
PROGRAM EMPOWERS CUSTOMERS
REBATES HAVE FUNDED ELECTRIFICATION
FOR OUR CENTRAL COAST SINCE 2018
3CE CUSTOMERS ARE DOING MORE
WITH THEIR ENERGY
3CE is helping our communities and our customers save money while transitioning transportation, households, and businesses from fossil fuels to clean, all-electric power
Plug into technical assistance and rebates for batteries, EVs & chargers, all-electric agriculture equipment and appliances Nearly $15 million available in rebates and incentives for households, businesses, and public agencies
$11 million in total rebates distributed
$4 million in rebates distributed to equity projects
Since 2018, more than 7,000 customers received rebates
“When it was time to
replace one of our fleet
vehicles, we knew we
wanted to explore electric
options. 3CE’s rebates
made the decision even
easier. Their program was
straightforward and
provided a significant
incentive that helped us
make the switch to
electric. We’ve seen a
noticeable decrease in
our fuel costs without any
compromise in our
service to our customers.
Thanks to 3CE, the
all-electric truck
purchase was a true
win-win for the Aromas
Water District and the
community we serve.”
— Robert Johnson,
General Manager,
Aromas Water District
Rebate covers equipment and installation, allowing
participants to charge batteries during the day when
renewables are available and electricity prices are
lowest, and discharge batteries end-of-day during
peak times when prices are highest
2,843 Electric Vehicles
2,085 EV Chargers
1,633 Projects for EV Readiness
38 Electric Buses
746 All-Electric Water Heaters & HVAC Systems
1,458 All-Electric Affordable Housing Units
93 Agricultural Equipment Electrification Projects
*3CE’s Fiscal Y ear runs Oct. 1 – Sept. 30
8 3CE GIVES YOU THE POWER TO
DO MORE WITH YOUR ENERGY
• Plug into rebates for EVs & chargers, all-electric agricultural equipment and household batteries and appliances
• Reduce local emissions for healthier air
• T ake control of your energy usage
• Support your local economy
• Give your community a voice in the statewide energy
conversation
• Make California’s grid cleaner and more reliable
Central Coast Community Energy
70 Garden Court, Suite 300
Monterey, CA 93940
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Presentation
10 3CE Annual Update
City of Goleta
November 4, 2025
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Together,
Power for Good
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2024 Energy Highlights
Sourced 409 Megawatts
of clean & renewable energy in 2024, enough to power
350,850 households with renewable energy.
Sourcing Renewable Energy
avoided more than 445,000 metric tons of CO2,the
equivalent of taking 105,911 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles off the road for a year.
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Renewable Generation & Storage
Megawatts
(Oct.)
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• Balances intermittent renewables
• Supports stability
• Reduces reliance on fossil fuels
• Drives affordability
• Empowers customers
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Support the Renewable Transition
15 Supply Trend September 2022
• Labor Day Weekend
2022
• Flex Alert
• Text message from
Governor's Office
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Supply Trend July 2024
• Independence Day
holiday weekend
2024
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Utility Scale Battery Safety
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Our Energy Future
New Renewable Energy Projects
9 Willow Rock Energy Storage Center
● 200 MW Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage
Aratina Solar + Storage
● 120 MW to power 90,000 homes
Atlas Solar + Storage
● 150 MW to power 105,100 homes
Victory Pass Solar + Storage – ONLINE
● 100 MW to power 68,000 homes
19 Community Engagement
• Ongoing outreach through events, webinars, and
workshops
• Added bilingual staff and expanded translated
materials
• Adopted Underserved Communities Action Plan
• Increased access with interpreters and bilingual
promotion
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Community Programs
Up to
$4,000 (EV)
Up to
$100,000 (Charger)
Electrify Your
Ride
Electrify
Your Home
Up to
$4,000
per project
Heat Pump Water Heater
Heat Pump HVAC
Induction Cooktop/Range
Portable Heat Pump HVAC
(Renters)
New Construction
Electrification
Program
$5,000
per ADU
$3,000
per Affordable Unit
$2,000
per Market Rate Unit
$15,000
per SFH Disaster Rebuild
Agricultural
Electrification
Program
50% up to $10,000
Tier 1 Equipment
50% up to $50,000
Tier 2 Equipment
(+$5,000-$25,000)
Income-Qualified Small
Businesses
Residential
Battery Rebate
Program
Up to
$13,000
$300 per kWh of Battery
Storage, up to 26 kWh
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Public Agency Programs
No-Cost Technical
Assistance Program
Plan Your
Fleet
Electric Bus
Program
50% up to
$200,000
per E Bus
+$50,000
Per additional E Bus
up to $400,000
Charge Your
Fleet
Up to
$300,000
Cumulative between CYF
and EYF
Electrify
Your Fleet
Up to
$300,000
Cumulative between CYF
and EYF
Reach Codes
Program
No-Cost Technical
Assistance Program
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Community Investment
Rebates & Incentives
Goleta 3CE Investment:
• $ 10,647 – Charge Your Fleet
• $ 14,000 – Electrify Your Fleet
• $ 71,378 – REACH Codes Technical Assistance
• $ 400,000 – Electric Bus Program
• $ 31,400 – Electrify Your Home
• $ 557,160 – Electrify Your Ride
• $ 17,700– Residential Battery Rebate Program
San Luis Obispo 3CE Investment:
• $ 46,932 – Charge Your Fleet
• $ 115,000 – Electrify Your Fleet
• $ 58,755 – Plan Your Fleet
• $ 132,959 – REACH Codes Technical Assistance
• $ 200,000 – Electric Bus Program
• $ 406,302 – Electrify Your Home
• $ 2,253,496 – Electrify Your Ride
• $ 102,100 – Residential Battery Rebate Program 13
23 Legislative Update
• EV and Home Energy Tax Credits
• Federal Taxes and & Tax Credits
• Resource Adequacy Slice of Day
• Pathways Initiative (SB 540/AB 825)
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Thank You!
Spencer Brandt
Community Relations Manager
[email protected]
(805) 972-3058
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