News Releases 2012
- Governor Brown Appoints Commissioner Peterman to the California Public Utilities Commission and Reappoints Commissioner Douglas to the Energy Commission
December 21, 2012 - Final Staff Assessment Released for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System
December 21, 2012 - Lake County Reduces Energy Costs with Heating Upgrade
December 21, 2012 - State, Federal Agencies Release Interim Document on Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
December 18, 2012 - Retrofitting Project Lights up Sutter County's Energy Savings
December 17, 2012 - Energy Efficient Technologies Deliver Money and Energy Savings to Calaveras County
December 17, 2012 - Amador County Energy Efficiency Project Saves Money and Energy
December 17, 2012 - Glenn County Heating Systems Upgrade Brings Warmth and Savings
December 17, 2012 - Frugal and Festive: Holiday energy tips that can save money all year long
December 17, 2012 - Trim Your Tree - and Your Lighting Bill - this Holiday Season
December 14, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards $12 Million in Energy Loans to California Cities, School District - Efficiency upgrades include street lighting, HVAC, and solar installations
December 12, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $2.5 Million for Clean Transportation Projects - Funded Projects Include Converting Food Waste Into Fuel for Garbage Trucks
December 12, 2012 - Tuolumne County Energy Retrofit Projects Translate to Savings
December 11, 2012 - Workshop to be held December 5 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System and Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
November 28, 2012 - Yuba County Shines in Energy Savings
November 28, 2012 - Energy Commission Chair Weisenmiller, Fresno Mayor Swearengin, PG&E to Highlight Successful Program Providing Free Home Energy Assessments
November 21, 2012 - Federal Funds Bring Energy Savings to El Dorado County - Placerville Saves Money by Installing Energy Efficient Lights
November 20, 2012 - Workshop to be held November 28 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
November 19, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $300,000 for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Funded Projects Will Make Progress in Fulfilling Governor's Executive Order
November 14, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards $1.5 Million for Energy Research
November 14, 2012 - Workshop to be held November 14 for Huntington Beach Energy Project
November 6, 2012 - Workshop to be held November 14 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
November 6, 2012 - Workshop to be held November 7 for Hydrogen Energy California Project
October 30, 2012 - Workshop to be held October 29 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
October 22, 2012 - Waterfront City Radiates With Energy-Saving Lights
October 19, 2012 - Energy Upgrades Means Electricity Savings for Del Rey Oaks
October 17, 2012 - Marin County Sees Big Energy Savings Thanks to Federal Funds
October 17, 2012 - CESA Announces Winners of 2012 State Leadership in Clean Energy Awards
October 15, 2012 - PG&E Awarded $1 Million for Energy Storage Research - UC Berkeley Awarded $200k to Develop Efficiency Guidebook for Local Governments
October 10, 2012 - Nearly $5 Million in Energy Loans Awarded to Northern California Communities - City of Napa, Santa Clara County to Improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings and Street Lights
October 10, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $20 Million for Clean Transportation Projects - Funded Projects Will Put More Electric and Alternative-Fuel Vehicles on the Road and Boost the Development of Vehicle Batteries
October 10, 2012 - Workshop to be held October 19 for Quail Brush Generation Project
October 10, 2012 - Preliminary Staff Assessment Released for the Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
September 28, 2012 - Workshop to be held October 3 for Quail Brush Generation Project
September 26, 2012 - Willows Energy Efficient Lights Has City Seeing Green
September 21, 2012 - Sierra Madre Cuts Energy Costs with Citywide Lighting Project
September 20, 2012 - Workshop to be held September 27 for Hydrogen Energy California Project
September 19, 2012 - Stanislaus County Street Light Upgrade Shines in Energy Efficiency
September 19, 2012 - Riverside County Increases Road Safety through Energy Efficiency
September 19, 2012 - Energy Technology Assistance Program Exceeds ARRA Goals
September 18, 2012 - Los Alamitos Lights up City in Energy Savings
September 14, 2012 - Hermosa Beach Lighting Upgrade Saves Money
September 14, 2012 - Federal Funds Increases Energy Efficiency and Safety of Desert Community
September 14, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More than $580,000 for Clean Transportation Projects
September 12, 2012 - Energy Commission Approves Power Plant in San Diego County
September 12, 2012 - Siskiyou County School District Awarded $380,000 to Improve Lighting Efficiency
September 12, 2012 - Energy Commission Showcases Electric-Powered Trucks for LA Ports - Cleaner, Zero Emission Trucks Exhibited at PortTechEXPO
September 6, 2012 - Information hearing and site visit to be held September 10 for Huntington Beach Energy Project
August 29, 2012 - Energy Commission Showcases Electric-Powered Trucks for LA Ports - Sept. 6 - Cleaner, Zero Emission Trucks Exhibited at PortTechEXPO
August 28, 2012 - Desert Community Leads Energy Savings with Efficient Lighting
August 24, 2012 - Goleta Glows in Energy Efficiency
August 23, 2012 - South Lake Tahoe Lights its Way to Savings - City to Save Nearly $20,000 Annually
August 23, 2012 - Workshop to be held August 28 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System and Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
August 22, 2012 - Norco Improves Energy Efficiency with Lighting Upgrades - City Hall to Lead in Savings
August 21, 2012 - Water Pump Upgrade Saves Money for Sutter County Town
August 17, 2012 - State, Local Agencies Come Together to Dedicate State-of-the-Art Lodi Energy Center - Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant is the Cleanest of its Kind
August 10, 2012 - Energy Commission Begins Review for Huntington Beach Energy Project
August 9, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $2 Million to Support Alternative Fuel Production and Vehicles - Funds Will Assist Innovative Biofuels Facility and Propane Vehicle Purchases
August 9, 2012 - Sebastopol Shines Light on Energy Efficiency
August 9, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards $225,000 Loan to Improve Lighting Efficiency at Prison Facility
August 9, 2012 - 1st U.S. Power Plant of Its Kind to be Dedicated in Lodi Aug. 10 - Millions to Benefit from Lodi Energy Center’s New “Fast-Start” Technology
August 8, 2012 - Pinole Shopping District Goes Green, Saves Money
August 8, 2012 - County of Tehama Stays Cool While Reducing Energy Bill with Stimulus Funds
August 8, 2012 - Proposed Decision Recommends License for Pio Pico Energy Center
August 6, 2012 - Climate Change Reports Highlight Impacts and Challenges for California - Leading scientists outline opportunities for solutions
July 31, 2012 - Energy Upgrades at Rodgers Theater Saves Corning Money
July 30, 2012 - Workshop to be held August 8 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System and Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility - The workshop has been Cancelled
July 27, 2012 - New Research on Climate Change in California to be Released - Scientific Reports Highlight Impacts, Challenges and Opportunities for Action
July 27, 2012 - Workshop to be held August 2 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
July 26, 2012 - Patterson Lighting Upgrades Reduce Energy Costs - Better Streetlights, Traffic Signals, Motors Save Money
July 24, 2012 - Stakeholder Meeting for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to be held July 25 and July 26
July 20, 2012 - State, Business and U.S. Navy Highlight Progress in Clean Energy and Job Creation During Navy Week at State Capitol - Showcase Charts Progress on the Heels of the Navy's Policy Announcement to Reduce Power Consumption in Half by 2020 and the "Great Green Fleet" Biofuels Demonstration
July 19, 2012 - Assemblymember Williams Announces $1.8 Million Research Grant to Ventura County Company
July 18, 2012 - Workshop and evidentiary hearing for Pio Pico Energy Center to be held July 23
July 18, 2012 - U.S. Navy and California Host Clean Energy Showcase - Part of California's Celebration of Navy Week
July 18, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards Nearly $1.2 Million for Energy Research Projects
July 11, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards $500,000 To Advance Green Transportation - Funded Projects Will Put Cleaner Vehicles on the Road and Increase Alternative Fueling Options
July 11, 2012 - Prehearing conference and evidentiary hearing for Pio Pico Energy Center
July 5, 2012 - Information hearing and site visit to be held July 12 for Hydrogen Energy California Project
June 26, 2012 - Workshop to be held July 2 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
June 26, 2012 - Workshop to be held June 29 for Quail Brush Generation Project
June 22, 2012 - Workshop to be held June 20 for Hydrogen Energy California Project
June 14, 2012 - Stakeholder Meeting for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to be held June 21
June 14, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $23 Million to Encourage Use of Alternative Transportation Fuels - Funded Projects Will Make it Easier to Fill up With Cleaner Fuels
June 13, 2012 - California Students Paint a Clean, Bright Future for Energy Commission Art Contest
June 8, 2012 - Workshops to be held June 14 and June 27 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
June 5, 2012 - Energy Commission Approves Power Plant in Carlsbad
May 31, 2012 - Low-Interest Loan Approved for Energy Upgrades at Sonoma Valley Hospital
May 31, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $35 Million for Green Transportation in California
May 31, 2012 - Energy Commission Approves More Efficient Buildings for California's Future - Better Windows, Whole House Fans, Solar-Ready Roofs Considered
May 31, 2012 - Preliminary Staff Assessment Released for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
May 25, 2012 - Final Staff Assessment Released for Pio Pico Energy Center
May 22, 2012 - Rev Up Savings With Summer Driving Tips
May 22, 2012 - Workshop to be held May 24 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
May 16, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $15 Million to Advance Green Transportation
May 10, 2012 - Energy Commission Keeps State on Track to Reach Green Transportation Goals - New Investment Plan Update Refines Focus on Transforming California's Vehicles and Fuels
May 9, 2012 - Workshop to be held May 9 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
May 3, 2012 - Workshop to Examine the Effects of Climate Change on California's Energy Systems
April 27, 2012 - Santa Rita Adds More Energy Efficiency with Stimulus Funds
April 25, 2012 - Stakeholder Meeting for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to be held April 25 and April 26
April 20, 2012 - Workshop to be held April 26 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
April 19, 2012 - Development of Renewable Energy on State Property Gets Boost
April 18, 2012 - Committee conference to be held April 19 for Carlsbad Energy Center Project
April 12, 2012 - Governor Brown Announces Appointment of Andrew McAllister to California Energy Commission
April 12, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $2.5 Million to Get Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Rolling
April 11, 2012 - Energy Commission Grant Prepares Coachella Valley for Electric Vehicles
April 11, 2012 - Energy Commission Grant Prepares Monterey Bay Area for Electric Vehicles
April 11, 2012 - Energy Commission Grant Prepares LA Region for Electric Vehicles
April 11, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards $3 Million to Advance Natural Gas Technology - UC, Berkeley, UC, Riverside Earn PIER Grants
April 11, 2012 - Energy Commission Approves Watson Cogeneration Steam and Electric Reliability Project
April 11, 2012 - AC Transit to Announce Opening of Innovative Hydrogen Fueling Facility
April 9, 2012 - April 9, 2012, Climate Change Conference Focuses on Local Governments
April 6, 2012 - Small Power Plant Exemption Granted for Proposed Santa Clara Data Center
March 28, 2012 - Revised Proposed Decision Recommends License for Carlsbad Energy Center Project
March 28, 2012 - Green Projects to Reduce Seal Beach's Energy Costs
March 23, 2012 - Imperial Beach Goes Green with Better Street lighting
March 23, 2012 - Galt's new LEDs improve lighting as well as safety
March 23, 2012 - Energy Commission Kicks Off 2013 Energy Calendar Art Contest
March 23, 2012 - Energy Grant Brightens Wheatland's Future
March 21, 2012 - Foothill Community Leads Energy Savings with Efficient Lighting
March 21, 2012 - Anderson Lighting Upgrade Slashes Energy Costs
March 21, 2012 - Energy Commission Approves Energy Research Report - New Report Summarizes Innovative R&D in Clean Energy Technology
March 21, 2012 - Consumers Cash In on $33 Million in Appliance Rebates - Federal Rebate Program Leveraged $5.5 Million for In-Kind Services
March 19, 2012 - Workshop to be held March 23 for Pio Pico Energy Center
March 15, 2012 - Workshop to be held March 22 for Quail Brush Generation Project
March 15, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards More Than $8.5 Million To Bring Natural Gas and Propane-Powered Vehicles To California
March 15, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards $1.5 Million For Smart Grid Research Projects
March 14, 2012 - San Joaquin Valley Prepares for Electric Vehicles with Energy Commission Grant
March 14, 2012 - North Coast Prepares for Electric Vehicles with Energy Commission Grant
March 14, 2012 - Low-Interest Loan Boosts School District's Solar Energy Project
March 14, 2012 - City of Indian Wells Enhances Roadside Safety through Federal Funds
March 14, 2012 - East Palo Alto lights its way to savings
March 13, 2012 - Stakeholder Meeting for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to be held March 14
March 9, 2012 - Small power plant exemption recommended for proposed Santa Clara data center
March 9, 2012 - Workshop to be held March 13 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
March 8, 2012 - Energy Grant Spurs Del Mar IT Upgrade
March 6, 2012 - Beverly Hills Energy Upgrade Saves Money
March 6, 2012 - Mendocino County Utilizes Stimulus Funds to Cut Energy Use
March 1, 2012 - Workshop to be held March 1 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
February 27, 2012 - Workshop to be held March 1 for Pio Pico Energy Center
February 27, 2012 - Calimesa Flips the Switch for Energy Savings
February 24, 2012 - Preliminary Staff Assessment Released for Pio Pico Energy Center
February 22, 2012 - Federal Stimulus Funds Help Burlingame, Colma Target Energy Savings
February 21, 2012 - Napa County Cities Target Energy Bills, Switch to Energy Efficient Lighting
February 17, 2012 - Dinuba Maintains Focus on Energy Efficiency with New Street Lighting
February 17, 2012 - Energy Upgrades at Water Pumping Stations Save Shasta Lake Money
February 16, 2012 - Workshop to be held February 22 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
February 16, 2012 - Evidentiary hearing to be held February 22 for Santa Clara SC-1 Data Center
February 16, 2012 - Proposed Decision Recommends License for Watson Cogeneration Steam and Electric Reliability Project
February 15, 2012 - Laguna Beach Saves Energy from Building Upgrades
February 10, 2012 - Hercules Flexes Muscles for Energy Efficiency
February 9, 2012 - State's Energy Policy Report Goes to Governor, Legislature
February 8, 2012 - Sacramento Area Prepares for Electric Vehicles With Energy Commission Grant
February 8, 2012 - Bay Area Prepares for Electric Vehicles With Energy Commission Grant
February 8, 2012 - San Diego Region Prepares for Electric Vehicles With Energy Commission Grant
February 8, 2012 - Central Coast Prepares for Electric Vehicles With Energy Commission Grant
February 8, 2012 - Workshop to be held February 13 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
February 8, 2012 - Energy Commission Awards Almost $2 Million For Research Projects
February 8, 2012 - Cost savings in Clearlake's future due to energy upgrade
February 2, 2012 - Yolo County energy retrofit translates to cost savings
January 31, 2012 - Blythe's simple energy retrofit translates to savings
January 27, 2012 - Energy Commission Statement on Senate Approval of Commissioner Carla Peterman
January 26, 2012 - Site visit and informational hearing to be held February 1 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
January 24, 2012 - Stimulus funds drive Del Norte County energy upgrade
January 19, 2012 - Carpinteria switches to LED street lighting to cut energy costs
January 19, 2012 - Site visit and public informational hearing to be held January 25 for Quail Brush Generation Project
January 17, 2012 - Workshop to be held January 18 for Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project
January 13, 2012 - Mill Valley's energy retrofit means savings, pollution reduction
January 13, 2012 - Walnut scores savings from recent energy retrofit
January 13, 2012 - Stakeholder Meeting for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to be held January 18
January 13, 2012 - Energy Commission Plugs in Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Appliances
January 12, 2012 - Site visit and public informational hearing to be held January 26 for Santa Clara SC-1 Data Center Project
January 10, 2012 - Workshop to be held January 6 for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
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