San Diego, February 3, 2026
San Diego Community Power and the San Diego Foundation have launched a $750,000 funding initiative to support nonprofit organizations in implementing local clean energy projects. This initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and community resilience within San Diego County. Eligible projects can receive grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with a maximum of $125,000 available per organization. The funding will bolster efforts to improve energy literacy, air quality, and workforce development across various communities in the region.
San Diego Community Power and San Diego Foundation Announce $750K for Local Clean Energy Projects
San Diego, CA – In a significant move towards sustainable energy, San Diego Community Power and the San Diego Foundation have unveiled a $750,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting local clean energy projects. This initiative is part of the 2025 Community Clean Energy Grant Program, which seeks to empower nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to implement projects that promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and community resilience.
Grant Details and Objectives
The grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations undertaking clean energy initiatives. With a total of $750,000 available, grants will range from $25,000 to $100,000, with each organization eligible to receive a maximum of $125,000. The funds are intended to support projects that offer economic, environmental, and health benefits to the communities served by San Diego Community Power, including the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Mesa, National City, and Imperial Beach, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Grant funds must be expended within 24 months from their award date.
Application Process and Timeline
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the grants are required to submit proposals that align with the program’s objectives. The application period for the 2025 cycle opened on February 10, 2025, and closed on March 14, 2025. Award notifications are expected later this summer, with grant agreements executed by August 2025. The program emphasizes projects that enhance energy literacy, promote electrification, improve air quality, support workforce development, and bolster community resilience.
Background and Previous Initiatives
This grant program builds upon previous successful collaborations between San Diego Community Power, the San Diego Foundation, and Calpine Energy Solutions. In 2024, over $1.2 million was awarded to 16 organizations for clean energy and green workforce development projects in San Diego County. These initiatives have focused on various areas, including energy education, solar installations, and community resilience efforts. The expansion of the grant program in 2025 reflects a continued commitment to fostering a sustainable and equitable energy future for the region.
About San Diego Community Power
San Diego Community Power is a community choice energy program that provides customers with the option to run their businesses and homes on significantly higher levels of renewable power at competitive rates. Over the last four years, Community Power has served nearly a million municipal, business, and residential power customers in the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Mesa, National City, and Imperial Beach, as well as the unincorporated communities in the County of San Diego.
About the San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation is a community foundation that inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in the region. Its strategic priorities include advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, building resilient communities, and delivering world-class philanthropy to realize a vision of just, equitable, and resilient communities.
About Calpine Energy Solutions
Calpine Energy Solutions is the premier provider of data management and customer contact center services for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) agencies. For over a decade, Calpine has been a trusted business and thought partner serving 21 operating CCAs and managing customer data and billing operations for over 5.5 million meters across California. As part of a Fortune 500 company, Calpine Energy Solution’s best-in-class back-office services help guide CCA partners from initial program launch through mass enrollment phases and continue to evolve alongside their CCA partners.
Key Features of the Community Clean Energy Grant Program
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Funding Amount | $750,000 available for the 2025 grant cycle, with individual grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. |
| Eligibility | Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status serving the communities of San Diego Community Power. |
| Project Focus | Projects that enhance energy literacy, promote electrification, improve air quality, support workforce development, and bolster community resilience. |
| Application Period | Opened on February 10, 2025, and closed on March 14, 2025. Award notifications expected later this summer, with grant agreements executed by August 2025. |
| Grant Expenditure Timeline | Grant funds must be expended within 24 months from their award date. |
FAQ
What is the Community Clean Energy Grant Program?
The Community Clean Energy Grant Program is an initiative by San Diego Community Power, the San Diego Foundation, and Calpine Energy Solutions that provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County for projects promoting environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and community resilience.
How much funding is available for the 2025 grant cycle?
A total of $750,000 is available for the 2025 Community Clean Energy Grant Program, with individual grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.
Who is eligible to apply for these grants?
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status that serve the communities of San Diego Community Power are eligible to apply.
What types of projects are funded through this program?
The program funds projects that enhance energy literacy, promote electrification, improve air quality, support workforce development, and bolster community resilience.
What is the application deadline for the 2025 grant cycle?
The application period for the 2025 cycle opened on February 10, 2025, and closed on March 14, 2025. Award notifications are expected later this summer, with grant agreements executed by August 2025.
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