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  • Contractors
    & Industry
    • Contractors &
      Industry Overview
    • Get Incentives
      • Incentives for 1-4 units
      • Incentives for 5+ units
    • Live Events Calendar
    • On-Demand Trainings
    • Ask a Code Question
    • More Title 24 Resources
    • Workforce Overview
    • Sign up for Updates
  • Multifamily
    Properties
    • Rebates Overview
    • Multifamily Interest Form
    • Sign up for Updates
  • For
    Residents
    • Energy Savings Overview
    • Connect to a Contractor
    • DIY Energy Savings
    • Sign up for Updates

Meet the staff

To contact us, email info@3c-ren.org

Alejandra Tellez

Co-Director
Ventura County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I support the larger 3C-REN team to deliver our programs. I lead on the administrative tasks like oversight of budgets, expenses, reimbursements, and management of all contracts. I also handle CPUC reporting, coordination, and regulatory filings. In partnership with other counties, I work to establish the wide portfolio-level strategy and strategic oversight of high-level programmatic items like program design, meeting of goals, program collaboration with other REN’s and utilities.

Personal tidbit:

¡Hablo español pregúntame de que se trata todo esto!

Ashley Watkins

Co-Director
Santa Barbara County

What you do for 3C-REN?

As part of the Leadership Team, my role includes establishing portfolio-level strategy, managing portfolio-level budgets, and addressing and resolving high-level programmatic concerns and issues such as program design, branding and marketing, procurement, and consulting support. I also support responses to all CPUC regulatory filings, inquiries, and data requests.

Personal tidbit:

Water lover, outrigger paddler and vintage clothing collector.

Erica Helson

Portfolio Manager
Ventura County

What you do for 3C-REN?

As 3C-REN’s Portfolio Manager, I support our program teams to stay coordinated and identify program synergies. I help develop program processes to improve data collection and program evaluation, as well as support 3C-REN’s marketing efforts.

Personal tidbit:

I live in an all-electric home. Ask me about heat pumps!

Jordan Garbayo

Energy Programs Manager
San Luis Obispo County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I manage the Energy Code Connect program for 3C-REN and focus on partnership development and coordination locally and across the state. I am also a Board member with the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC)

Personal tidbit:

I am incorrigible. Oh… and I bake sourdough bread.

Ian Logan

Building Performance Training Program Manager
Ventura County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I manage our Building Performance Training program and am part of the support team for Energy Code Connect. With both programs being geared toward supporting the building trades, I find myself working closely with local organizations while trying to stay up to date with their needs, and industry best practices.

Personal tidbit:

I’m an amateur outdoorsman and professional tinkerer.

Itzel Torres

Sustainability Program Specialist
Ventura County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I am actively engaged in bolstering the Building Performance Training Program by spearheading course facilitation, implementing effective workforce outreach initiatives, and optimizing cross-program operations.

Personal tidbit:

I love all things clay! I have been making different kinds of clay jewelry.

April Price

Single Family Program Manager
Santa Barbara County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I manage the Single Family Home Energy Savings program. I support homeowners in making their homes more energy efficient, ensuring that they can access all relevant incentive programs, and connecting them with contractors to provide quality work.

Personal tidbit:

I love beach volleyball and jumping in the ocean.

Marisa Hanson-Lopez

Multifamily Program Manager
Santa Barbara County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I manage the Multifamily Home Energy Savings program, and look for ways we can expand what the program can provide to property owners. I also support the Single-Family Home Energy Savings program, and 3C-REN’s marketing efforts.

Personal tidbit:

In my free time, I’m either riding bikes or building something in the woodshop.

Lori La Riva

Energy Program Specialist
Santa Barbara County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I support community outreach and stakeholder engagement for the Single-Family Home Energy Savings program. I also help lead the Resilient Central Coast campaign to provide everyday opportunities for individuals and families to reduce emissions and prepare for climate change.

Personal tidbit:

I enjoy baking, biking, traveling, and camping—and incorporating all of them into fun adventures. I also love helping others experience the joy and freedom of bikes and e-bikes.

Sara Huskey

Energy Program Manager
San Luis Obispo County

What you do for 3C-REN?

I manage the Energy Code Coach service and facilitate virtual and in-person courses and workshops. I support the development of regional forums, marketing and outreach, and overall process improvements for efficient event management and data collection.

Personal tidbit:

I love to travel and be creative. Whether I’m scrapbooking a recent trip or making a quilt from fabric bought as souvenirs, I love to create something that reminds me of experiencing different places and cultures.

Gray Gautereaux

Energy Program Manager
San Luis Obispo County

What you do for 3C-REN?

Originally a CivicSpark Fellow who launched the Reach Code Support service, I am now a PM who supports 3C-REN’s marketing and outreach, regional forum planning, HERS Rater trainee enrollment, course facilitation, and other cross-program operations.

Personal tidbit:

I love native plants! My favorites include Hummingbird Sage, Ithuriel’s Spear, and Twinberry Honeysuckle.

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Services for Homes:
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(805) 568-3508

Services for Multifamily Buildings:
Submit an interest form
(805) 724-0709

Energy Code Coach:
Submit a code question
(805) 781-1201

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