Program Information
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California Automated Permit Processing Program - CalAPP
Funding program to assist local governments with establishing online solar permitting.
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Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
At the turn of this century, California received only 11 percent of its energy from renewable sources.
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Energy Innovation Ecosystem
The Energy Innovation Ecosystem provides networking, funding, and other support to help advance clean energy in innovation.
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Geothermal Grant and Loan Program
Learn about the California Energy Commission’s Geothermal Grant and Loan Program.
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Offshore Wind Waterfront Facility Improvement Program
The program provides financial incentives to eligible in-state projects for planning and development of waterfront facilities for offshore wind.
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Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program
California Energy Commission’s Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program offers grants encouraging the installation of renewable energy technologies.
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Renewables Portfolio Standard - RPS
The Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) is one of California’s key programs for advancing renewable energy.
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Residential Solar Permit Reporting – SB 379
Reporting hub for California cities and counties to annually provide data about online, automated solar permitting.
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Solar Equipment Lists Program
Review listings of solar equipment that meet established national safety and performance standards.
Learn more about Renewable Energy Programs.
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The Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program supports the installation of solar and wind technologies to serve California agricultural operations.