I-REN Energy Fellowship expansion
Summary
The energy fellowship that places AmeriCorps-style fellows in cities, water districts, and schools gets extended through 2027/28 — at no cost to host agencies. 94 fellows have been placed since 2023, and over half of last year's fellows landed full-time jobs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program is funded by I-REN, so local agencies host fellows at no cost; the contract amendment dollar amount wasn't stated in the meeting.
Local cities, school districts, and water agencies get free energy-project staffing, and local college grads get career-track public-sector jobs.
Mentions & discussions (4)
(WRCOG) Western Riverside Council of Governments - Regular Meeting — November 2, 2026
The energy fellowship that places AmeriCorps-style fellows in cities, water districts, and schools gets extended through 2027/28 — at no cost to host agencies. 94 fellows have been placed since 2023, and over half of last year's fellows landed full-time jobs.
(WRCOG) Western Riverside Council of Governments - Regular Meeting — August 3, 2026
WRCOG filled three long-vacant I-REN positions and introduced four new staff, plus launched the I-REN Incentive Finder tool connecting residents to over 120 energy programs and a Career Explorer with 30+ energy career profiles.
(WRCOG) Western Riverside Council of Governments - Regular Meeting — April 6, 2026
WRCOG's energy fellowship has placed 56 fellows since 2023 and is recruiting for 2026–27 at no cost to host agencies — fellows' projects are bringing over $2.2 million in incentives and $7.4 million in lifetime utility savings to public agencies.
(WRCOG) Western Riverside Council of Governments - Regular Meeting — February 2, 2026
WRCOG's I-REN program helps cities and the county get free energy audits, planning, and cash incentives for efficiency projects — and now solar, battery storage, and EV charging too. The proposed $180 million budget for 2028-2035 could roughly triple available funding, but cities need to actively engage to capture it.
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