California Energy Commission

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About

The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located

  • 501 - 1000

Details

Industries
Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Management
Founded date
Jan 1, 1974
Number Of Employee
501 - 1000
Operating Status
Active
Investor Type
Government Office

The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, the Commission responsibilities include:

Forecasting future energy needs and keeping historical energy data.
Licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger.
Promoting energy efficiency by setting the state's appliance and building efficiency standards and working with local government to enforce those standards.
Supporting public interest energy research that advances energy science and technology through research, development, and demonstration programs.
Supporting renewable energy by providing market support to existing, new, and emerging renewable technologies; providing incentives for small wind and fuel cell electricity systems; and providing incentives for solar electricity systems in new home construction.
Implementing the state's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program.
Planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies.
With energy challenges facing the state, the Commission and its dedicated staff of state employees stand ready to turn challenges into opportunities and help Californians continue to have energy choices that are affordable, reliable, diverse, safe, and environmentally acceptable.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
2
1
California Energy Commission has made 2 investments. Their most recent investment was on Jul 9, 2020, when CleanSpark raised $470K.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Jul 9, 2020 CleanSpark
Grant $470K Renewable Energy Yes
Jun 1, 2019 Oberon Fuels
Grant $2.90M Agriculture