Program Information

California Automated Permit Processing Program - CalAPP

Funding program to assist local governments with establishing online solar permitting.

Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

At the turn of this century, California received only 11 percent of its energy from renewable sources.

Energy Innovation Ecosystem

The Energy Innovation Ecosystem provides networking, funding, and other support to help advance clean energy in innovation.

Geothermal Grant and Loan Program

Learn about the California Energy Commission’s Geothermal Grant and Loan Program.

New Solar Homes Partnership Program - NSHP

The Energy Commission’s New Solar Homes Partnership program supports the installation of solar energy systems on rooftops throughout California.

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.

Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program

California Energy Commission’s Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program offers grants encouraging the installation of renewable energy technologies.

Renewables Portfolio Standard - RPS

The Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) is one of California’s key programs for advancing renewable energy.

Residential Solar Permit Reporting – SB 379

Reporting hub for California cities and counties to annually provide data about online, automated solar permitting.

Solar Equipment Lists Program

Review listings of solar equipment that meet established national safety and performance standards.

Learn more about Renewable Energy Programs.

Related Information

Clean Energy Serving California

California is leading the nation towards a 100 percent clean energy future.

Funding Renewable Energy

Program funding empowers renewable energy progress in California through incentives, grants, and other financial opportunities.

Offshore Renewable Energy

Offshore wind is poised to play a role in the portfolio of solutions needed to meet the state’s climate and renewable energy goals.

Renewable Energy Resources

Learn more about renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectricity.

Solar Energy

Learn more about solar energy in California.