AESC to provide specialized energy engineering services to the Southern California Regional Energy Networ

Alternative Energy Systems Consulting (AESC), a leading provider of high-quality engineering and management services that enable the rapid deployment of reliable and cost-effective energy solutions, announced that it has been selected to be added to a pool of firms to provide engineering support services for the Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) on an as-needed basis. AESC will provide specialized energy efficiency services and technical assistance throughout the SoCalREN service area. "AESC's high quality engineering and management services and customized energy solutions will help SoCalREN achieve its objectives to achieve greater energy saving, and to deliver innovative tools and processes for the implementation of regional and local energy sustainability programs," said Ron Ishii, AESC president. "SoCalREN's selection of AESC is a true testament to our long-standing expertise in developing and delivering reliable and cost-effective energy efficiency solutions." The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved plans for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas Company, and community choice aggregator Marin Energy Authority. These plans will leverage energy efficiency expertise at the local government level; the CPUC created two Regional Energy Networks to complement the utility programs - the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN). The CPUC approved a total budget of approximately $1.9 billion for the energy efficiency efforts of the utilities, MEA, and the two Regional Energy Networks. AESC