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California Energy Commission Where innovation meets action. The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency.

As the state's primary energy agency, we're driving California toward a 100% clean, reliable, and affordable future - one that is clean, is modern, and ensures the fourth largest economy in the world continue to thrive. It has seven core responsibilities: advancing state energy policy, encouraging energy efficiency, certifying thermal power plants, investing in energy innovation, developing renewable energy, transforming transportation, and preparing for energy emergencies.

California's clean energy future isn't on the horizon. It's happening now. Join CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda for an inspiri...
08/05/2026

California's clean energy future isn't on the horizon. It's happening now.

Join CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda for an inspiring conversation about California's journey toward a 100% clean energy future. From record-breaking renewable energy to batteries that are strengthening grid reliability, the state is proving that clean energy and a resilient grid go hand in hand.

Catch "Flipping the Switch" on KQED Forum wherever you get your favorite podcasts and hear what's powering California's next chapter.

Listen to the show: https://bit.ly/3TurJxr

Registration is now open for the annual Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium on Sept. 29. The event is ho...
07/22/2026

Registration is now open for the annual Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium on Sept. 29.

The event is hosted by the California Energy Commission in collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric.

The symposium brings together energy leaders, policy makers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community members to discuss key topics from EPIC’s R&D portfolio. Panels will explore topics such as energy affordability, battery circularity, long-duration energy storage advancements, bidirectional vehicle charging, and industrial decarbonization.

EPIC is California’s premier clean energy research and development program. It is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Register at: https://bit.ly/4utdYvm

Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8RG-uxs1IRQ

As gasoline prices skyrocketed across the country, new ZEV sales skyrocketed in the second quarter of 2026, representing...
07/20/2026

As gasoline prices skyrocketed across the country, new ZEV sales skyrocketed in the second quarter of 2026, representing 19.1% of new vehicle sales in California. This recent quarter’s sales represent the highest share of new EV purchases recorded without federal tax credits and are only 2.5 percentage points below the same quarter last year, when the $7,500 federal incentive was still available.

With Governor Newsom’s new California instant rebate program, MyFirstEV, taking effect next month, these numbers are likely to grow.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yxCmPW

The California Energy Commission approved $16M in clean energy investments today. More than $4M will be used for smart h...
07/08/2026

The California Energy Commission approved $16M in clean energy investments today. More than $4M will be used for smart home electricity meters to help reduce bills & support load growth. Another $3M will be used to develop electricity forecasting models to facilitate load shifting & grid resilience. Contractor training programs that support residential electrification & energy efficiency received $9M.

Learn more at: https://www.energy.ca.gov/event/meeting/2026-07/energy-commission-business-meeting

06/23/2026

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission (CEC) Chair David Hochschild today sent a Notice of Intent to Sue targeting an unlawful agreement between the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and Golden State Wind LLC (GSW) that puts at risk California’s clean en...

The California Energy Commission approved more than $50 million in clean energy investments at today’s business meeting....
06/22/2026

The California Energy Commission approved more than $50 million in clean energy investments at today’s business meeting.

More than $15 million will support a long-duration energy storage and solar PV system at the Hoopa Valley Reservation, while $7 million will help decarbonize operations at a dairy product manufacturer in the City of Industry, reducing fossil gas use, greenhouse gas emissions, and pressure on the grid.

An additional $21 million will support four innovative projects enhancing grid reliability, accelerating clean energy deployment, and promoting affordability.

In a recent interview with Politico, Commissioner NoemĂ­ Gallardo talked up the many benefits of geothermal energy as a c...
06/15/2026

In a recent interview with Politico, Commissioner NoemĂ­ Gallardo talked up the many benefits of geothermal energy as a clean energy resource that is getting bipartisan support.
👉 https://bit.ly/4uB8fny
And the timing couldn't be better...with geothermal making its debut in the CEC’s annual energy planning report.

Join us June 19th for the first of two IEPR workshops on geothermal.
👉 https://bit.ly/449X1eL

06/11/2026

Join us for the annual Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium! The Sept. 29 event in Sacramento is hosted by the California Energy Commission in collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company.

The symposium brings together energy leaders, policy makers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community members to discuss key topics from EPIC’s R&D portfolio. Panels will focus on topics such as energy equity, affordability, battery safety, energy storage advancements, next-generation vehicle charging, and large building decarbonization.

EPIC is California’s premier clean energy research and development program. It is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8RG-uxs1IRQ
Learn more about the symposium: https://bit.ly/4utdYvm

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