Free, Local, and Built for the Future: 

There’s a quiet revolution happening in how we build and retrofit homes and buildings—and Ventura County is not just along for the ride. Thanks to the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN), we’re helping lead it.

From builders and designers to inspectors, planners, and real estate pros, the built environment touches every corner of our economy. And with climate, energy, and housing goals converging fast, having free, expert-led resources like 3C-REN on your side is more than helpful—it’s mission-critical.

So What Is 3C-REN?

It’s a collaborative program serving Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties, built to advance energy efficiency through training, incentives, technical support, and real-world tools for professionals and jurisdictions across the tri-county region.

And yes—everything they offer is free to Ventura County participants.

Here’s What That Actually Looks Like:

• On-demand and live trainings on Title 24, building electrification, incentive stacking, ADU design, zero-net energy building strategies, and much more.
  → Explore the full 3C-REN events calendar

• Free access to an Energy Code Coach to help you navigate CALGreen, electrification measures, or specific permitting/code challenges.
  → Ask a question or schedule a consult

• Certified trainings and continuing education credits for AIA, ICC, and more
  → Browse on-demand course library

• Direct contractor support and rebates through 3C-REN’s Home Upgrade Program
  → View contractor incentives

Why This Matters

As the 2025 Energy Code approaches and all-electric construction becomes standard, being ahead of the curve isn’t a luxury—it’s a competitive edge. 3C-REN gives our region the tools to not just meet the moment but lead in it.

Whether you’re trying to boost your client offering, stay code-compliant, or connect your team with the newest certifications and pathways, this is your partner.

Start Here

Visit 3C-REN.org
to see what’s coming up next or to get connected with support that meets you where you are—no matter the size or stage of your project.

Ventura County is building cleaner, smarter, and better. And we’re doing it together.

Have a project in mind or a team that needs to level up? Business Forward can connect you. Let’s keep pushing progress forward—efficiently.