The California Energy Commission manages public interest energy research for electric and natural gas research programs including the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program. PIER supports energy‐related research, development, and demonstration for research not adequately provided by competitive and regulated markets.
This report, prepared under Public Resources Code Section 25620.8, describes PIER electric funding and accomplishments in 2014, including activities and research projects funded from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, ratepayer benefits, and program updates and initiatives.