May 2019 – My Blog

New Microgrid Helps Chemehuevi Reservation Generate Reliability, Savings

Tribal leaders and dignitaries were on hand May 23 for the dedication of a new microgrid for the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe Community Center on the Chemehuevi Reservation in Lake Havasu.…

jamur May 28, 2019

Energy Policy Renewable Energy Research & Development

Once-Through Cooling Power Plant Phase Out in Progress

The use of once-through cooling (OTC) has been phased out at three more power plants since 2016, according to a tracking progress report from the California Energy Commission. OTC has…

jamur May 20, 2019

Uncategorized

Commissioner McAllister Talks About Importance of Energy Data Use and Accessibility

A more strategic use of data on energy consumption and usage patterns is key to helping California make a sharp shift to meet the state’s clean energy goals of doubling…

jamur May 16, 2019

Energy Efficiency

Input on California Energy Efficiency Action Plan Due May 15

The California Energy Commission held a series of workshops throughout the state in the past month to discuss and gather input on the 2019 California Energy Efficiency Action Plan. Interested…

jamur May 9, 2019

Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group Reports on First Year Successes

The California Energy Commission and California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group, formed last year to help ensure that the benefits of the 21st century grid reach low…

jamur May 2, 2019