Cars have standard configurations: vans, mini-vans, and sports cars. Can we standardize microgrids the same way? That’s one of the issues that was explored Tuesday in the second of five workshops organized by the California Energy Commission in its effort to map out microgrid policy. "We may find in microgrids, there are four or five … [Read more...]
California Awards $1.5M to Plan Advanced Microgrid in Santa Monica
August 14, 2016 By 4 Comments
The California Energy Commission last week granted $1.5 million for planning and design of an advanced microgrid in Santa Monica. The funding comes from the state’s Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program, created to bring innovative clean energy ideas to market. Santa Monica won the money from an EPIC competition earlier this year, … [Read more...]
Planning Begins on California Microgrid Road Map
May 23, 2016 By Leave a Comment
State policymakers will begin work this week on a California microgrid road map, an effort to remove barriers to microgrid development. The California Energy Commission will hold a workshop May 24 at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific time) with the Public Utilities Commission and the California Independent System Operator. The session is geared toward … [Read more...]
California Sets World's Strongest Energy Efficiency Standards for Small Directional Light Bulbs
January 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
NRDC's Noah Horowitz explains new light bulb energy efficiency standards in California that are expected to cut the state's annual electricity bill by more than $400 million. The California Energy Commission (CEC) made history again today when it set minimum energy efficiency standards for small diameter directional light bulbs used for accent, … [Read more...]
California Offers $31M for Zero Net Energy Buildings, Efficient Communities
September 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
California is offering up to $31 million in grants for projects that demonstrate zero net energy building and integrated demand-side management (DSM) for communities. Issued by the California Energy Commission on Sept. 23, 2015, the solicitation seeks pilot projects that use advanced technologies for existing and new buildings. The commission … [Read more...]
California to Offer $47M in Grants for Advanced Energy Communities
July 29, 2015 By 2 Comments
California plans to offer grants totaling $47 million to encourage creation of ‘advanced energy communities,’ places where electricity demand is met through efficiency, renewable energy, and storage. The California Energy Commission described the program in a draft solicitation scheduled for release in October. Advanced energy communities achieve … [Read more...]
California Awards $27.3M to Demonstrate Microgrids and EV Charging
February 4, 2015 By 1 Comment
The California Energy Commission staff has recommended $27.3 million in funding for 10 microgrid and electric vehicle charging projects as a result of a competitive solicitation (PON-14-301.) Announced February 3, the winners were among 40 projects that bid into a request for proposals by the November 17 deadline. The winners will provide more … [Read more...]
California Awards $27.3M for Microgrid and EV Charging Projects
February 4, 2015 By 11 Comments
The California Energy Commission staff has recommended $27.3 million in funding for 10 microgrid and electric vehicle charging projects as a result of a competitive solicitation (PON-14-301). Announced February 3, the winners were among 40 projects that bid into a request for proposals by the November 17 deadline. The winners will provide more … [Read more...]
