The Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, Community Environmental Council (CEC), the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and the Air Pollution Control Districts of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties are launching Electric Drive 805. The new coalition of government agencies and non-profits is focused on helping more drivers understand the financial benefits of electric vehicles and access incentives. With State of California and utility rebates, drivers can purchase or lease a new electric vehicle for less than a similar-sized vehicle that uses gasoline or diesel. Used electric vehicles can also be purchased for less than $5,000 with grants from the state’s Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and a $1,000 Clean Fuel Rewards rebate from SCE.

To find more information, visit www.ElectricDrive805.org. While there, sign up for the mailing list to stay up-to-date on the latest news and incentives for electric vehicle ownership.

The County of Ventura experienced three major wildfires over the last year. To assist residents and encourage energy efficiency in rebuild and recovery efforts, the County and the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) has partnered with the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to provide free energy and safety assessments with a certified building performance and home energy analyst. The County and VCREA also coordinates with SoCalGas to provide a fifty percent increase in energy-efficiency incentives to rebuild using sustainable designs and energy efficient appliances. The generous financial incentives help offset part of the costs of rebuilding environmentally-friendly energy-efficient homes and communities through Ventura County’s Rebuild Together, Rebuild Well Wildfire Recovery efforts. Contact VCREA.Admin@ventura.org or call us at 805-320-6478 to learn more. Se habla español.