Latest California Energy Commission News & Updates
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State energy policy and planning agency
ca.gov- Headquarters
- Sacramento, United States
- Founded year
- 1974
- Company type
- Government agency
- Number of employees
- 900–1,000
Last updated
Latest news about California Energy Commission
In short: The California Energy Commission overrode local opposition to approve a major solar project while managing fuel supply risks and gas price concerns.
Company announcements
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California Energy Commission reports grid reliability progress
Leaders highlight gains in battery storage, clean energy, and preparedness for summer 2026 challenges. No Flex Alerts needed recently despite heat.
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California Energy Commission issues subpoena to Golden State Wind
It seeks documents about a $120 million federal lease buyout and the agreement to relinquish the Morro Bay offshore wind lease.
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CEC approves Soda Mountain Solar and Battery Storage Project
The project in San Bernardino County generates 300 MW solar power and 1,200 MWh storage, creates jobs, and boosts local economy via Opt-In Certification.
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CEC approves $15 million in clean energy investments
$5 million supports clean energy entrepreneurs. $7 million installs public EV chargers in rural communities. $3 million examines gas-to-clean energy conversion strategies in rural and tribal areas.
Media coverage
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California investigates $120M Morro Bay wind lease exit
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is investigating a federal agreement with Golden State Wind...
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17,000 megawatts of battery storage now online in California — one-third of the way to its 2045 clean energy goal
California has quietly assembled the largest battery storage fleet in the world, and the numbers are no longer incremental. The state now has 16,942 megawatts...
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California regulator delivers ominous warning on imminent oil crisis
America's war with Iran has closed off the Strait of Hormuz, and that tanker was the last to depart the region for California before war...
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California issues $11 mln call for DAC proposals to scale nascent technologies
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has opened up $11 million in funding for pre-commercial direct air capture (DAC) projects, aiming to help scale technologies in...
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