Shaw brings extensive organizational, regulatory, customer, and energy sector experience MONTEREY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 – The Board of Directors of Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Shaw as Chief Executive Officer. In his most recent role as Chief Operating Officer for CCCE, Shaw provided oversight for the…

Rebates Available for Purchasing Electric Vehicles, Installing Charging Stations  MONTEREY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 – Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) today announced the launch of two new energy programs, Electrify Your Fleet and Charge Your Fleet. The programs are designed for CCCE’s 33 Member Agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by deploying electric vehicles and…

Enhanced Benefits for Small Businesses  MONTEREY, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022 – Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) announced today $2.15 million is available to customers through CCCE’s Ag Electrification Program, enabling the local agricultural industry to replace fossil fuel-powered equipment with new, all-electric equipment.  The adoption of sustainable agricultural equipment, such as electric irrigation pumps, tractors,…

Facility delivers clean, reliable, and affordable energy to power 40,000 homes annually ROSAMOND, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 – Today Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) celebrated Rabbitbrush – a 100 megawatt (MW) solar, 20 MW/50 megawatt hour battery storage project developed by Leeward Renewable Energy in Kern County. Rabbitbrush achieved…

Enhanced Benefits for Income-Qualified Participants, Technical Assistance for EV charging infrastructure projects MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 – Starting now, Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) residential and commercial customers can apply to the Electrify Your Ride Program, which provides rebates for new or pre-owned electric vehicles (EV), Level 2 chargers, and electrical work related to…

The New Construction Electrification Program incentivizes local housing developers interested in building all-electric, healthier housing for those most vulnerable to pollution and climate change WATSONVILLE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2022 – Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) joined MidPen Housing, the County of Santa Cruz, and other supporting agencies for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the early…

Families Given Opportunity to Visit Environmentally Friendly Living Units for the First Time CCCE Expands Future Eligibility for New Construction Electrification Program HOLLISTER, Calif., Oct. 16, 2022 – Twenty-four families got one step closer to flipping the switch on new all-electric homes in Hollister today. The Riverview Estates II community, which anticipates scheduling official move-in…

Policy Board increases funding for programs; Incentives to electrify buildings are first to launch Monterey, CA – October 6, 2022 – Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) today announced the launch of its first two energy programs for the fiscal year 2022-2023. The Reach Code Program and the Electrify Your Home Program will improve upon previous…

Habashi plans to retire at the conclusion of his current contract on March 31, 2023 Monterey, CA — September 21, 2022 — Tom Habashi today announced his plan to retire from Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) at the conclusion of his contract on March 31, 2023. Mr. Habashi’s announcement was made during CCCE’s second annual…

22 chargers installed at five locations including solar + storage site Santa Barbara County, CA – September 13, 2022 – Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) has partnered with the County of Santa Barbara to further transportation electrification in the area, granting $242,000 for the installation of 22 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the…