RPS – California Climate and Energy Collaborative

California Sets Two New Solar Records

March 12, 2018

“Mild temperatures and sunny skies helped California set two new solar records in recent days. On Sunday, March 4, the California Independent System Operator saw an all-time peak percentage of demand served by solar, hitting a record 49.95 percent at 12:58 p.m. That’s up from the previous peak of 47.2 percent set on May 14,…

The Net Economic Impacts of California’s Major Climate Programs in the Inland Empire

August 4, 2017

Sarina Soor

cap-and-trade, energy efficiency, RPS, solar, wind

A report produced by the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education for Next 10 examines the economic benefits of the Cap and Trade program, renewable energy, and energy efficiency in the Inland Empire. , Some key findings from the report: The net impact from the Renewable Portfolio Standard exceeded $12.4 billion for the…

Valuing the Renewable Portfolio Standard Nationally – $2.2B in GHG Reduction Benefits

February 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

RPS, weekly updates

A new report estimates that Renewable Portfolio Standard implementation nationwide to-date has produced $2.2B in greenhouse gas reduction benefits.

Energy Commission Funding Supports Efficiency, Alternative Fuel Projects

October 16, 2015

Sarina Soor

CalGreen, CEC, demand response, energy efficiency, funding, green building, HVAC, lighting, renewables/DERs, resiliency, RPS, transportation, weekly updates

The CEC approved several grants, contracts and loans yesterday that support projects – for City of Gardena, UC Riverside, San Luis Obispo County, and San Diego Community College District – that will help the state meet its EE and GHG emission reduction goals. Modifications have also been made to the reporting process for publicly owned…

New 8th Edition of the CEC’s Renewable Portfolio Standard Eligibility Guidebook

July 10, 2015

Sarina Soor

CEC, renewables/DERs, RPS, solar

The 8th Edition of the CEC’s Renewable Portfolio Standard Eligibility Guidebook is now available on the CEC’s website. Major changes from the 7th Edition are listed in pages v-viii. For more resources in understanding the Renewable Portfolio Standard, click here.