California Energy Commission

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. It is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy use while ensuring a safe, resilient, and reliable supply of energy. The commission's core responsibilities include advancing state energy policy, achieving energy efficiency, investing in energy innovation, developing renewable energy, transforming transportation, overseeing energy infrastructure, and preparing for energy emergencies. The commission has the authority to approve or deny site applications for new power plants, to write energy performance standards for new buildings and appliances, to fund research and development, and to support investment in efficiency programs.