News Releases 2013
- Energy Commission Announces Proposition 39 Draft Guideline Meetings - Public Comments Sought on Draft Guidelines for School Energy Projects
October 1, 2013 - California Natural Resource Agency Seeks Public Input on Safeguarding California from Climate Change at Meeting in Klamath
September 27, 2013 - Informational Hearing and Site Visit for Redondo Beach Energy Project Scheduled for October 1
September 27, 2013 - California Natural Resource Agency Seeks Public Input on Safeguarding California from Climate Change at Meeting in Sacramento
September 26, 2013 - El Segundo workshop to be held October 1
September 20, 2013 - California Natural Resource Agency Seeks Public Comment on Safeguarding California from Climate Change
September 16, 2013 - Energy Commission Funds Projects to Advance 21st Century Electricity Grid - Researchers to Address Challenges in Grid and Smart Home Technologies
September 12, 2013 - Workshops to be held September 17-19 for Hydrogen Energy California Project
September 12, 2013 - Final Staff Assessment Released for Palen Solar Electric Generating System Project
September 11, 2013 - CPUC, Energy Commission, and Assemblymember Quirk Host Discussion on Energy Data and Analysis
September 6, 2013 - Latest Energy Commission Research Awards Aimed at Achieving California's Clean Energy Goals - Key Projects Designed to Address Gaps to Advance Improvements in Alternative Vehicles, Energy Efficiency
August 28, 2013 - Energy Commission Begins Review for Redondo Beach Energy Project
August 27, 2013 - California Energy Commission Statement Regarding Multi-State Agreement with Energy Department To Advance Delayed Energy Efficiency Standards
August 9, 2013 - El Segundo informational hearing and site visit to be held August 13
July 26, 2013 - Prop. 39 Funding Deadline for Two-Year Grants Two Weeks Away - August 1 Deadline to Receive Two Year’s Worth of Energy Efficiency Funds in 2013-2014
July 19, 2013 - Low-Interest Loan Boosts Pittsburg Schools' Energy Efficiency - New Solar PV, Lighting and HVAC Installations Will Improve Learning Environment for Students
July 11, 2013 - Workshops to be held July 17, 22, 25, and 26 for Palen Solar Electric Generating System
July 10, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $1.7 Million for Military Microgrid Project - Additional Awards Will Fund 10 Research and Development Efforts Including Thermal Energy Storage and Building Energy Efficiency
July 8, 2013 - Preliminary Staff Assessment/Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released for the Hydrogen Energy California Project
June 28, 2013 - Divulgación de la Evaluación Preliminar del Personal y del Borrador de la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental para el Proyecto de Energía a Hidrógeno de California
June 28, 2013 - Preliminary Staff Assessment Released for Palen Solar Electric Generating System Project
June 28, 2013 - Governor appoints Lori Sinsley as Energy Commission Deputy Executive Director for Strategic Planning and Media
June 17, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $26 Million for Green Transportation Projects - Funded Projects Will Provide More Clean Vehicle Rebates to California Drivers, and Increase Fueling Stations for Electric, Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
June 12, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $18 Million to Expand Hydrogen Fueling Stations in California - Projects Will Support Emerging Market for Zero Emission Fuel Cell Vehicles
June 12, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $3 Million in Renewable Energy Grants to Five Counties
June 12, 2013 - CORRECTED: Energy Commission Implements Renewable Program for Public Utilities
June 12, 2013 - Energy Commission, ARPA-E Sign Agreement for Energy Research Projects
June 12, 2013 - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles on Display - California Energy Commission showcases zero tailpipe emission automobiles
June 11, 2013 - Governor Brown Issues Statement on Permanent Closure of San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant
June 7, 2013 - Statement by Energy Commission Chair on Closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
June 7, 2013 - PG&E, Energy Commission Unveil Battery Energy Storage in San Jose
May 23, 2013 - Driving Tips Can Trim the Cost of Summer Travel - Get More Miles per Gallon With Simple Fuel-Saving Habits
May 22, 2013 - PG&E and Energy Commission Unveil State's Largest Battery Energy Storage System in San Jose
May 22, 2013 - New Guidance Released to Help Schools Boost Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy
May 14, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $1.4 Million in Energy Efficiency Loans to School Districts, Fort Bragg
May 9, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $5 Million for Green Transportation Projects - Projects Will Increase Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Upgrade Alternative Fueling Equipment
May 8, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $14.5 Million for Energy Research - $1.6 Million Will Support Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Research
May 8, 2013 - Energy Commission Keeps State on Track to Reach Clean Transportation Goals - New Investment Plan Refines Priorities and Opportunities for Transforming California's Vehicles and Fuels
May 8, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $575,000 for Green School Bus Projects - School District Fueling Upgrades Support Cleaner Buses
April 30, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $4 Million for Research Projects - Bay Area Firm to Demonstrate Above-Ground Compressed Air Energy Storage System
April 30, 2013 - Workshops to be held April 30 and May 1 for Palen Solar Electric Generating System Project Amendment
April 26, 2013 - California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Energy Commission Complete Landmark Land Mitigation Deal for Ivanpah Solar Project - State Partners with Project Owners to Purchase Conservation Land
April 18, 2013 - Workshop to be held April 17 for Palen Solar Electric Generating System Amendment
April 11, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $4.4 Million in Energy Loans to Cities and Schools
April 10, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $700,000 for Green Transportation Projects - School Fleet Fueling Upgrade and Vehicle Buy-Downs will Help Reduce Tailpipe Emissions and Reduce Petroleum Dependence
April 10, 2013 - Big Bear Lake Lighting Retrofit Completed
April 5, 2013 - Innovative Research Helps California Achieve Energy Goals - New Energy Commission Report Highlights Investments in Clean Energy Projects
April 2, 2013 - CPUC Hosts Discussion on Utilizing Energy Consumption Data to Improve Effectiveness of Policies and Programs
March 26, 2013 - Energy Commission Moves to Improve Appliance Efficiency
March 25, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $5.5 Million to Support Green Transportation - Funded Projects Include Biofuels Production and Vehicle Buy-Downs
March 20, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $1.8 Million for Energy Research
March 20, 2013 - Evidentiary hearings for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System extended to March 18 and 19
March 11, 2013 - California Energy Commission 2012 Accomplishments
March 5, 2013 - Workshop on March 5 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System
March 1, 2013 - State's Energy Policy Update Goes to Governor, Legislature - Report Update now available as an e-publication for iPads and other devices
February 28, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $4.5 Million for Clean Vehicle Rebates - Rebates Will Assist Consumers Purchasing Clean Vehicles
February 28, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $5 Million for Biorefinery Development in Fresno County - Project Will Convert Sugar Beets Into Biofuel Ethanol, Create Jobs, and Promote Clean Energy Innovation in California
February 28, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $1 million for Solar Project in Inyo County - County to Save More Than $76,000 Annually
February 28, 2013 - Energy Commission to Consider Funding of Nearly $5 Million for Fresno County Biorefinery - Project Would Convert Sugar Beets Into Biofuel
February 27, 2013 - Prehearing conference and evidentiary hearings for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System
February 20, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $17 Million to Support Green Transportation - Projects Include a Biodiesel Facility and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
February 13, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards $4.8 Million in Energy Loans to Cities, College - Energy Efficient Upgrades Include Lighting, HVAC, and Solar PV Systems
February 13, 2013 - Collection of Plug-in Electric Vehicles on Display - California Energy Commission showcases "green" automobiles
February 12, 2013 - Governor Brown Appoints Janea Ashanti Scott and David Russell Hochschild to the Energy Commission
February 11, 2013 - Workshop to be held February 11 for the Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System
February 7, 2013 - Workshop to be held February 20 for Hydrogen Energy California Project
February 6, 2013 - Information hearing and site visit to be held February 20 for Palen Solar Electric Generating System Amendment
February 5, 2013 - Energy Upgrades Enable San Joaquin County Savings
January 25, 2013 - Federal Funds Bring Energy Savings to Placer County - Placer County, Auburn, & Loomis Complete Efficiency Upgrades
January 24, 2013 - Saratoga Upgrades Streetlights in Historic Downtown Village District
January 18, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $3.2 Million for Clean Transportation Projects - Projects Will Expand Electric Vehicle Charging and Alternative Fueling Options
January 10, 2013 - Yuba Community College District Awarded $900,000 Loan to Improve Lighting Efficiency - Yuba, Woodland, and Clearlake Community Colleges to Receive LED Technology
January 9, 2013 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $1.8 Million for UC San Diego Microgrid Projects - Clean Energy Projects Provide a Model for the Future of Localized Power Generation and Storage, and Electric Vehicle Charging
January 9, 2013 - Meeting on Interim Document for Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to be held January 9
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