The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located

Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, the California Energy Commiss...
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The California Energy Commission, which is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy use - such as greenhouse gas emissions - while ensuring a safe, resilient, and reliable supply of energy. Established in 1974, the Energy Commission 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.

Promoting energy efficiency by setting the state's appliance and building efficiency standards and working with local government to enforce those standards.

Supporting public interest energy research that advances energy science and technology through research, development, and demonstration programs.

Supporting renewable energy by providing market support to existing, new, and emerging renewable technologies; providing incentives for small wind and fuel cell electricity systems; and providing incentives for solar electricity systems in new home construction.

Developing and implementing the state Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program to reduce the state's petroleum dependency and help attain the state climate change policies.

Administering more than $300 million in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding through the state energy program, the energy efficiency conservation and block grant program; the energy efficiency appliance rebate program and the energy assurance and emergency program.

Planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies.