Established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in 2004, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1002 (Wright, 2000), the Gas R&D Program is administered by the CEC’s Energy Research and Development Division. Each year, the CEC submits a proposed budget plan and funding request to the CPUC for review and approval. The Gas R&D Program invests about $24 million a year to support projects that:
- Improve gas system safety, reliability, and affordability.
- Inform long-term gas planning including strategic gas system decommissioning.
- Reduce fossil gas consumption.
- Advance the beneficial production and use of renewable, low-carbon alternatives to fossil gas.
- Address gas sector emissions to deliver equity, public health, and environmental benefits.
- Stimulate California’s economic growth.
Broader Participation Equals Greater Innovation
The Energy Commission is committed to increasing diversity in the energy sector, and women-owned, minority, disabled veteran, and LGBTQ business enterprises are encouraged to apply for funding opportunities. The Energy Commission is also committed to ensuring all Californians can benefit from its Gas R&D Program.
Visit the links below to learn more about the Gas R&D Program.