We are in this together. Use the information on this page to plug in to resources to make the switch from fossil fuels to cleaner electricity in our homes and throughout our communities.
The following organizations provide resources and actions to help Contra Costa County and its residents switch from fossil fuels to clean-energy electricity.
Local Energy Resource Network (LERN): Monthly zoom calls hosted by the California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC) include lots of information on funding opportunities.
Rewiring America Local Leaders for Electrification: Free, newsletter and network keeps you up to date on opportunities.
Local Infrastructure Bootcamp: Free help for small cities on federal grant applications
Urban Sustainability Directors Network: designated sustainability staff can network and learn of opportunities; free.
Become a Switch is On Ambassador: Educate and promote access to electrifying homes and businesses
Climate Mayors: Mayors can join this free network of Mayors demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Join here. Or, contact Rachel Paris at rachel@climate-mayors.org.
East Contra Costa Community Alliance (ECCA): A non profit collaborative network focused on economic and health equity, building community and resident capacity for systems change.
350 Contra Costa Action advocates locally—countywide, and city by city—for building electrification. Indeed, as we lean into 2026, we are stepping up these efforts while keeping in mind that the IRA-funded federal tax credits for electrification work expire at the end of the year. In 2026, federal credits will no longer be available for heat pump installation and building energy efficiency improvements.
The good news: There remain many local, regional and state incentive programs that help make more affordable the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems with energy-efficient electric heating systems (e.g., space-conditioning and water-heating heat pumps).
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