California and the Mexican state of Jalisco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate and reaffirm a commitment […]
Category: Energy Efficiency
CEC’s Public Advisor’s Office Expanding Its Role
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has expanded the scope of the Office of the Public Advisor to incorporate initiatives focused on indigenous relations, environmental justice, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. The office advises the public, […]
CEC Approves 2022 CALGreen Building Standards Code — to Improve Buildings and Advance State’s Climate Goals
Sacramento—The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the latest version of CALGreen, setting the stage for the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) to adopt it as part of Title 24, the Building Standards Code. […]
CEC and Partners host Energy Resiliency Conference on Clean Energy Opportunities for California Tribal Lands
The California Energy Commission (CEC), Strategic Growth Council, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and the California Natural Resources Agency, hosted a Tribal Energy Resilience Conference where state agencies and federal and tribal nations […]
How Can Contractors and Building Inspectors Deliver On Energy Efficiency Claims?
Starting October 1 certified acceptance test technicians will be required to complete installations for mechanical systems in nonresidential buildings. Doing […]
California Energy Commission Launches Watt’s Up Videos with Energy Conservation Tips
Energy conservation is the low-hanging fruit of climate action. In celebration of Earth Day, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is […]
Helpful and Handy: Introducing the California Clean Energy Almanac
At the California Energy Commission, we’re nothing if not misers on energy use. The energy efficiency standards we’ve adopted for […]
California Nabs Top Ranking From National Energy Efficiency Scorecard
California is the most energy efficient state in the nation, a ranking it last held in 2016 from the national 2020 State Energy […]
California Energy Commission Holds Milestone Events Celebrating its 45th Anniversary and Honoring Clean Energy Champions
The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently celebrated its 45th anniversary with two special virtual events highlighting its mission of a clean energy future. During the December 7 event, energy leaders shared milestones […]
CEC Offering Resources to Help Owners Improve Efficiency of Buildings
Resources to improve the efficiency of buildings are now available on the California Energy Commission (CEC) website to help […]