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Project Showcase

Discover the latest updates from CEC-funded projects helping California transition to a low-carbon, resilient and equitable energy economy.

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Innovation Partners

Connect with CEC project partners leading clean energy innovation.

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Explore startup resources and funding opportunities to help catalyze the cleantech community.

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Energy Innovation

The California Energy Commission invests more than $150 million annually in scientific and technological research for:

  • Expanding the use of renewable energy
  • Building a safer and more resilient energy system
  • Advancing zero-carbon technologies for homes, businesses, and transportation
  • Implementing a more decentralized electric grid
  • Improving the affordability, health, and comfort of California’s communities
  • Supporting California’s local economies and businesses
  • Ensuring California’s transition to a low-carbon economy benefits diverse businesses, disadvantaged- and low-income communities, and tribes.

Featured Projects

Discover the latest updates from these CEC-funded projects helping California transition to a low-carbon, resilient and equitable energy economy.

Highlighting Innovation by the Numbers

$1+ Billion

In CEC funding awarded to organizations working to bring innovative new solutions to California's energy sector

$6+ Billion

In private investment raised by businesses after receiving CEC funding and support

650+

Project Sites in California that have demonstrated new energy technology solutions with CEC funding

Featured Innovation Partners

Connect with CEC project partners leading clean energy innovation.

Investment Areas

Learn about the key areas of focus for CEC-funded research.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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Resiliency & Safety

Resiliency & Safety
Building Decarbonization

Building Decarbonization

Building Decarbonization
Agricultural Innovation

Grid Decarbonization & Decentralization

Grid Decarbonization & Decentralization
Agricultural Observation

Industrial & Agricultural Innovation

Industrial & Agricultural Innovation
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Low-carbon Transportation

Low-carbon Transportation