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IEPR Commissioner Workshop on North Coast Regional Energy Perspective – Apr. 20

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The California Energy Commission Lead Commissioner for the 2018 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update (2018 IEPR Update) and the Lead Commissioner for Siting, Offshore Wind Planning, and Tribal will conduct a workshop to hear and discuss the North Coast’s regional challenges, opportunities, and solutions to meet California’s climate and clean energy goals. Other Commissioners at…

California Enviros Debate Priorities for Policy Report

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“While reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable resources will remain top priorities for California for the foreseeable future, a biennial policy report by state energy planners has some environmentalists calling for even more aggressive pivots — such as phasing out utility-scale renewable projects. The California Energy Commission is taking comments on…

Workshop on the Draft 2017 Integrated Energy Policy Report – Oct. 23

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California Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller, the Lead Commissioner for the 2017 Integrated Energy Policy Report, will conduct a workshop to receive public comments on the Draft 2017 Integrated Energy Policy Report (Draft 2017 IEPR). Other Commissioners from the Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission may also attend and participate in the…

IEPR Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resilience for the Energy System

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The California Energy Commission will jointly conduct a workshop with the CPUC to discuss new scientific and policy advances on climate adaptation and resilience for the energy system. The workshop is part of the 2017 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) proceeding. Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller and lead Commissioner for the 2017 IEPR will…

IEPR Joint Agency Staff Workshop on State-Level Energy Roadmaps – June 13

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) will jointly conduct this workshop with staff from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Independent System Operator (California ISO) on Tuesday June 13, 2017. This workshop will provide an overview and update on the actions and status of the following three state-level energy roadmaps: Advancing and Maximizing…

Vehicle-Grid Integration Communications Protocol Working Group

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The CPUC, in collaboration with other state agencies, is developing policies that support vehicle-grid integration (VGI). VGI helps align electric vehicle charging with the needs of the electric grid.  To do this, electric vehicles must have capabilities to manage charging or support two-way interaction between vehicles and the grid. The working group will allow participants…

CEC adopts the 2015 Integrated Energy Policy Report, and approves $3.5M for smart technologies

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On Wednesday Feb. 10th, the CEC adopted the final 2015 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR). This report not only provides a 10-year forecast of electricity consumption and peak demand and natural gas demand throughout California, but also provides energy plant and infrastructure updates, and discusses building efficiency, appliance efficiency and decarbonization toward the 40% GHG…

CEC Workshop Presentation from Alameda County’s StopWaste: Improving the Implementation of Energy Efficiency Standards in California

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Increasing compliance with California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards is a sure way to jump forward in your local government’s energy efficiency goals. So what’s standing in the way? Reports show that many reviewers are often short staffed and pressed for time, and have important competing priorities like reviewing for fire/safety and health. Many local governments are also…

Notice for 7/6 IEPR Joint Agency Workshop on the Governor’s Energy Efficiency Goals

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Public Notice for the July 6, 2015 IEPR Joint Agency Workshop on the Governor’s Energy Efficiency Goals is now available at https://efiling.energy.ca.gov/Lists/DocketLog.aspx?docketnumber=15-IEPR-05.   For more information: https://efiling.energy.ca.gov/Lists/DocketLog.aspx?docketnumber=15-IEPR-05 (If link above doesn’t work, please copy entire link into your web browser’s URL)

Lead Commissioner Workshop on Strategies Related to Benchmarking and Local Government Challenge in the Draft Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan

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The California Energy Commission Lead Commissioner for the 2015 Integrated Energy Policy Report (2015IEPR) will conduct a workshop on strategies related to Benchmarking and Local Government Challenge in the draft Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan. Commissioner Andrew McAllister is the Lead Commissioner. Other Commissioners from the Energy Commission and California Public Utilities Commission may…

Lead Commissioner Workshop on Strategies Related to Data for Improved Decisions in Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Draft Action Plan

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The California Energy Commission Lead Commissioner for the 2015 Integrated Energy Policy Report (2015 IEPR) will conduct a workshop on strategies related to data for improved decisions in the Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Draft Action Plan. Commissioner Andrew McAllister is the Energy Efficiency Lead Commissioner. Other Commissioners from the Energy Commission and California Public Utilities…