The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved over $1.2 million in Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH (CEA-LAT) grants for community-based organizations in Los Angeles County. The CPUC also announced that the next round of grant applications will open on February 2, 2026.
The CEA-LAT Grant Program is designed to support organizations that conduct outreach and education about the Technology for Equipment and Clean Heating (TECH) Clean California initiative. These groups help local residents learn about building decarbonization, clean energy technologies, healthier homes, and how to access available incentives.
On December 4, 2025, three nonprofit organizations received a total of $581,824 in grants for their work related to TECH Clean California:
– Climate Resolve – $200,000
– El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center – $199,971
– International Institute of Los Angeles – $181,853
These nonprofits will provide multilingual workshops, grassroots engagement activities, educational materials, and technical assistance with a focus on communities in the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area and the San Fernando Valley.
Additionally, CPUC staff awarded ministerial grants totaling $715,109 to five other nonprofit organizations:
– 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 aim to increase awareness about decarbonization efforts and electrification technologies while promoting healthy homes and access to TECH Clean California incentives.
The application window for the second cycle of CEA-LAT grants will be open from February 2 through March 31, 2026. Eligible applicants are required to be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Los Angeles County. Priority consideration will be given to projects serving the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area and the San Fernando Valley. Each organization may apply for up to $200,000 in funding.
Qualifying activities include community outreach and education initiatives; staff training; project impact evaluation; and coordination with the TECH Clean California program implementer.
“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,” according to information provided by the commission.
For more details about eligibility or guidelines for applying for these grants or additional information about this program visit the Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant webpage at https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/infrastructure/grants-and-loans/clean-energy-access-la-county-tech-grant-program/.
The CPUC regulates services and utilities across California with responsibilities including consumer protection as well as ensuring safe utility infrastructure statewide. More information can be found at www.cpuc.ca.gov.
