SoCal Gas/City of Paso Robles AB1572 Virtual Training (June 9, 2026 Recording)

This virtual training webinar held on June 9, 2026, involved the City of Paso Robles, California, Southern California Gas Company, and the California Water Efficiency Partnership. The session focused on California Assembly Bill 1572 (AB1572), which regulates the irrigation of nonfunctional turf grass to promote water conservation. Presenters discussed the definitions and compliance timelines for various property types, including public agencies and homeowners associations, emphasizing the transition to water-wise landscapes. The City of Paso Robles highlighted its rebate program offering up to $500 per property for turf replacement, including pre- and post-inspections. Southern California Gas Company presented various rebate and incentive programs, including energy efficiency contract programs, discounted equipment purchases, and financing options for multifamily and residential customers. The meeting also covered best management practices for landscape transformation, community engagement strategies, and resources for compliance and training. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the session, but the discussion included information on rebate programs and funding strategies relevant to future procurement and capital improvement projects related to water conservation and landscape management.