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California Energy Commission

State energy policy and planning agency

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Headquarters: Sacramento, United States
Founded year: 1974
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 900–1,000

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In short: The California Energy Commission advanced clean energy goals through battery storage records and new funding, while investigating offshore wind exits.

Company announcements

Yesterday California Energy Commission

California Energy Commission challenges Trump offshore wind lease buyout

California Attorney General and CEC Chair sent a Notice of Intent to Sue alleging DOI illegally paid $120M to terminate a lease.

June 22 California Energy Commission

California Energy Commission has approved over $50 million for clean energy

The funds support a solar and storage system at Hoopa Valley Reservation and decarbonization at a dairy manufacturer.

May 28 California Energy Commission

California Energy Commission announces $55.2 million EV fast-charging funding

CALeVIP funds two incentive windows (Oct 2026–Jan 2027; Feb–May 2027), covering up to $100,000 or $55,000 per DC fast‑charging port. Priority to tribal and disadvantaged communities.

May 26 California Energy Commission

California Energy Commission approves third major clean energy project

The Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System, a 400 MW facility, will strengthen grid reliability and employ 97 workers during construction.

Media coverage

May 26 MSN

California moves to unlock 200 gigawatts of offshore wind as Trump tries to keep it buried

"[It] can play an important role in meeting our state’s growing need for clean energy." ...

May 17 CBS 8 San Diego

California Energy Commission: California gas supply stable for 4-6 weeks as prices climb

Gas prices continue to climb in San Diego as California energy officials warn the state could face...

May 15 Business Wire

American Lithium Energy Corporation Receives $13.2 Million in Funding from California Energy Commission

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Lithium Energy Corporation ("ALE"), a leading developer of sustainable energy solutions, specializing in the production of lithium batteries, announced today that it...

May 9 MSN

California’s batteries just discharged 12,000 megawatts at once — the equivalent of 12 nuclear power plants firing simultaneously

On a recent evening in spring 2026, as the sun dropped below the Pacific and millions of Californians switched on air ...

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