In August of 2004, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued Decision (D.) 04-08-010 making funds available for public interest natural gas research and development (R&D) projects. Public Interest Natural Gas Research must conform to all of the following criteria:

1. Advances science or technology.
2. Research benefits accrue to California citizens.
3. The research is not adequately addressed by competitive or regulated entities.

In general, the research funded by this program should improve natural gas energy efficiency and environmental quality, develop renewable technologies, and otherwise provide benefits to the public. The research program is administered by the California Energy Commission, and the annual budget for 2005 is not to exceed $12 million.

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For program area contacts, see: Program Organization Contacts Page.

Note: The CPUC's decision, D. 04-08-010, may be downloaded as an MS Word file at:
www.cpuc.ca.gov/WORD_PDF/FINAL_DECISION/39314.doc