CalREN 2026 Forum: Energy Efficiency as an Affordability Resource
Thank you to everyone who attended the CalREN 2026 Forum on Wednesday, July 29. This event connected energy experts, community leaders, and other stakeholders across California to discuss energy efficiency as an affordability resource. The Forum featured updates from the state's regional energy networks and a dynamic panel of efficiency experts and diverse community voices. Together, they shared insights into how local energy programs lower costs and boost resilience in California communities.
You can also download the Forum slides here.
Forum Agenda: What We Covered
Focus on affordability: California’s regional energy networks talked about how they are creating meaningful, measurable impacts in the communities they serve. We explored how RENs bridge the gap between state climate goals and local economic relief, transforming holistic energy programs into utility bill savings for everyday Californians.
Diverse panelists: Our panel brought together the vital perspectives of local government leaders, energy efficiency experts, and community advocates. Together, they shared insights on how energy efficiency programs support California's underserved and hard-to-reach ratepayers.
Breakout rooms: We brought back our interactive breakout sessions—a standout feature of the CalREN forum. These breakout rooms offered an informal, collaborative space to network, share best practices, and dive deep into actionable solutions with fellow energy industry stakeholders.
Featured Panelists
We hope you enjoyed the 2026 CalREN Forum!
