Publications from California
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- California Green Innovation Index 2009
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Next-10, a nonprofit and non-partisan organization that deals with issues affecting California's future—including energy—publishes this report that was prepared by Collaborative Economics; 85 pp.; January, 2009. - The Progress of California's Publicly Owned Utilities in Implementing Renewables Portfolio Standards
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final consultant report that was prepared by KEMA, Inc.; CEC-300-2008-005;48 pp.; December, 2008. - Exploring Feed-In Tariffs for California
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final contractor report that was prepared by KEMA, Inc.; CEC-300-208-003-F; 81 pp.; November, 2008. - Energy Efficiency, Innovation, and Job Creation in California
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report prepared by the Center for Energy, Resources, and Economic Sustainability at the University of California at Berkeley; 82 pp.; October, 2008. - California Feed-in Tariff Design and Policy Options
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The California Energy Commission publishes this draft report that was prepared by KEMA, Inc.; CEC-300-2008-009D; 74 pp.; September, 2008. - Development of an Energy Module for I-Place3s
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report that demonstrates how this project developed an energy module to be compatible with the Internet-based I-Place3s planning tool. The new energy module was developed to equip regional and local governments with a user-friendly tool to compare energy supply and efficiency options during land use decision-making processes; CEC-500-2008-024; 65 pp.; September, 2008. - Integrating Emerging Technologies in to the California Smart Grid Infrastructure: A Report on a Smart Grid for California
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program publishes this report that was prepared by the Electric Power Research Institute; CEC-500-2008-047; 151 pp.; September, 2008. - The Future is Now: An Update on Climate Change Science, Impacts, and Response Options for California
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program and the California Climate Change Center publish this short report; 12 pp.; September, 2008. - Low-Power Mode Energy Consumption in California Homes
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program publishes this report that was prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; CEC-500-2008-035; 94 pp.; September, 2008. - Challenges and Energy Saving Opportunities in Measuring, Reporting, and Promoting High Efficiency Secondary Power Supplies
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program publishes this report that was prepared by the Electric Power Research Institute and ECOS Consulting; CEC-500-2007-077; 64 pp.; September, 2008. - Climate Change Draft Scoping Plan: Economic Analysis Supplement
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California Flex Your power publishes this report that was prepared by the California Air Resources Board for the California Legislature pursuant to Assembly Bill 32; September, 2008. - A Low-Carbon Fuel Standard for California, Part One: Technical Analysis
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report that was commissioned by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and written by Alexander Farrell at the University of California at Berkeley and Daniel Sperling at the University of California at Davis; August, 2008. - A Low-Carbon Fuel Standard for California, Part Two: Policy Analysis
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report that was commissioned by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and written by Alexander Farrell at the University of California at Berkeley and Daniel Sperling at the University of California at Davis; August, 2008. - Final Report on Energy Efficient, Mold Resistant Materials and Construction Practices in California Homes
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program publishes this report; CEC-500-2008-036; 118 pp.; August, 2008. - A Scoping-Level Study of the Economics of Wind-Project Repowering Decisions in California
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this final consultant report that was prepared for the CEC by KEMA, Inc.; CEC-200-2008-004; 32 pp. ; August, 2008. - Challenges and Opportunities to Deliver Renewable Energy From Baja California Norte to California
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report under its Public Interest Energy Research program that was prepared by Kema, Inc. and Bates-White, LLC; CEC-600-2008-004; 54 pp.; June, 2008. - Strategic Plan to Reduce the Energy Impacts of Air Conditioners
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this report under its Public Interest Energy Research program that was prepared by CEC staffs; CEC-400-2008-010; 48 pp.; June, 2008. - Feed-In Tariff Design and Implementation: Issues and Options
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report under its Public Interest Energy Research program that was prepared by Kema, Inc.; CEC-300-2008-003-D; 77 pp.; June, 2008. - The Role of Recycled Water in Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
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California Flex Your power publishes this report that was prepared by Navigant Consulting for the California Sustainability Alliance under a project funded by California utility ratepayers through the California Public Utilities Commission; 89 pp.; May, 2008. - Solar America City — San Diego, California
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This fact sheet features San Diego, California, as a DOE Solar America City. Through various collaborations at the local level, San Diego has a goal of 50 megawatts of solar installed by 2010; 2 pp.; May, 2008. - New Solar Homes Partnership Builders Kit
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report under its Go Solar program that provides information to home builders on the state's solar program; 51 pp.; April, 2008. - California's Energy Code: Is It Coming to Your State?
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The California Energy Commission publishes this presentation and overview of the California Energy Code for buildings given by Tav Commins, Buildings & Appliances Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewables Division, at the HVAC Excellence Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada; March, 2008. - Energy Consumption in California's Buildings Since 1990: An Indicator's Assessment of Key Factors
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program publishes this report; CEC-500-2007-077; 51 pp.; March, 2008. - Flex Your Power's e-Newswire — California's Energy Efficiency Resource
Flex Your Power publishes this electronic newsletter as part of the Flex Your Power campaign, which promotes energy efficiency among California businesses, residents, and institutions; January, 2008. - New Solar Homes Partnership
The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this Web site for consumers interested in installing a solar power system on their home or business; January, 2008. - A Mean-Variance Portfolio Optimization of California's Generation Mix to 2020: Achieving California's 33 Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard Goal
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report under its Public Interest Energy Research program that was prepared by Kema, Inc.; CEC-300-2007-009-F; 99 pp.; January, 2008. - Estimating Demand-Response Load Impacts: Evaluation of Baseline Load Models for Non-Residential Buildings in California
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The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) publishes this report that was prepared and published by the DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; LBNL-63728; 33 pp.; January, 2008. - Achieving All Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency for California
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final report that compares the cost of all cost effective energy efficiency technologies; CEC-200-2007-019-SF; 194 pp.; December, 2007. - California Alternative Fuels Plan
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final report online; CEC-600-2007-011-CMD; 194 pp.; November, 2007. - Cap and Trade Scenarios for California
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The Center for Energy, Resources, and Economic Sustainability at the University of California at Berkeley publishes this report; Research Paper No. 0711112; 54 pp.; November, 2007. - Development of Statewide Guidelines for Reducing Wildlife Impacts from Wind Energy Development
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final report under the Public Interest Energy Research program and was developed in conjunction with the California Department of Fish and Game; CEC-700-2007-008-CMF; 165 pp.; October, 2007. - 2007 Appliance Efficiency Regulations
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final report online; CEC-400-2007-016-CMF; 194 pp.; October, 2007. - California in Context: Long-Term Scenarios of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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The California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research project publishes this project report that was prepared by researchers from the Joint Global Change Research Institute and the DOE Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; CEC-500-2007-052; 11 pp.; October, 2007. - California Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Birds and Bats from Wind Energy Development
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The California Energy Commission published this final report that was prepared by CEC and California Department of Fish and Game staff and does not include Appendix F in this link; CEC-700-2007-008-CTF; 139 pp.; September, 2007. - Preliminary Evaluation of Pilot Performance-Based Incentive Program
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The California Energy Commission published this preliminary report that was prepared by CEC staff; CEC-300-2007-011; 139 pp.; September, 2007. - Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Electricity Demand in California
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report that was prepared for the California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program by researchers at the DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Texas Tech University, and the University of California, Berkeley; August, 2007. - Intermittency Analysis Project Final Report
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report prepared for the CEC Public Interest Energy Research Project; CEC-500-2007-081; 71 pp. ; July, 2007. - The Impact of Retail Rate Structures on the Economics of Commercial Photovoltaic Systems in California
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The DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) publishes this report that was written by LBNL analysts Ryan Wiser, Andrew Mills, Galen Barbose, and William Golove; 33 pp.; July, 2007. - New Solar Homes Partnership Guidebook, Second Edition
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The California Energy Commission publishes this guidebook on its Go Solar Web Site; CEC-300-2007-008-CMG; 82 pp.; July, 2007. - Energy Performance of Underfloor Air Distribution Systems, PIER Final Project Report
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The California Energy Commission publishes this final project report as part of its Public Interest Energy Research Program that was prepared by researchers at the Center for the Built Environment at the University of California at Berkeley; June, 2007. - The Power of Five Percent: How Dynamic Pricing Can Save $35 Billion in Electricity Costs
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report that was prepared by the Battle Group; 10 pp.; May, 2007. - California Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Birds and Bats from Wind Energy Development
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The California Energy Commission publishes this draft report that was prepared by CEC staff; CEC-700-2007-008-SD; 159 pp.; April, 2007. - Solar Water Heating: How California Can Reduce Its Dependence on Natural Gas
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California Flex Your Power publishes this policy report that was written by Environment California; April, 2007. - California Geothermal Energy Collaborative: Expanding California's Confirmed Geothermal Resources Base — Geothermal Permitting Guide
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report as part of its Public Interest Energy Research Program that was prepared by researchers at Blaydes & Associates; CEC-500-2007-027; 54 pp.; April, 2007. - The Effects Of Agriculture And Snow Impurities On Climate And Air Pollution In California
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The California Energy Commission publishes this project report published by its Public Interest Energy Research project; CEC-500-2007-022; 59 pp.; April, 2007. - An Assessment of Long-Term Electrical Energy Efficiency Potential in California's Residential Sector
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report as part of its Public Interest Energy Research Program that was prepared by researchers at Itron, Inc.; CEC-500-2007-002; 105 pp.; February, 2007. - Letting the Sun Shine on Solar Costs: An Empirical Investigation of Photovoltaic Cost Trends in California
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The DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) publishes this report that was written by LBNL analysts Ryan Wiser and Mark Bolinger; Peter Capers of Neenan Associates; and NREL analyst Robert Margolis about PV costs in California; LBNL-59282; 67 pp.; January, 2007. - Dairy Methane Digester System Initial Evaluation Report — Lourenco Dairy
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by Western United Development, Inc. and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-100; 10 pp.; December, 2006. - Dairy Power Production Program, Dairy Methane Digester System 90-Day Evaluation Report — Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Rp-5 Solids Handling Facility
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by Western United Development, Inc. and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-099; 16 pp.; December, 2006. - Dairy Power Production Program, Dairy Methane Digester System, 90-Day Evaluation Report — Hilarides Dairy
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by Western United Development, Inc. and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-086; 15 pp.; December, 2006. - Dairy Power Production Program, Dairy Methane Digester System, 90-Day Evaluation Report — Eden-Vale Dairy
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by Western United Development, Inc. and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-083; 14 pp.; December, 2006. - Refining Estimates of Water-Related Energy Use in California
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by Navigant Consulting, and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-118; 95 pp.; December, 2006. - Public Health Benefits from End-Use Electrical Energy Efficiency in California: An Exploratory Study
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report as part of its Public Interest Energy Research Program that was prepared by researchers at the DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; CEC-500-2006-116; 128 pp.; December, 2006. - Water Related Electricity Demand in California
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The California Energy Commission Demand Response Research Center and the DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory publish this collaborative report that was written by Water and Energy Consulting; LBNL-62041; 77 pp.; December, 2006. - Designing PV Incentive Programs to Promote Performance
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory publishes this report; 29 pp.; October, 2006. - Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program Fuel Cell Bus Demonstration Projects SunLine Tests HHICE Bus in Desert Climate
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The DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory publishes this fact sheet about SunLine Transit Agency's demonstration of a hybrid hydrogen internal combustion engine bus; 2 pp.; October, 2006. - California's Geothermal Resource Base: It's Contribution, Future Potential, and Plan for Enhancing its Ability to Meet the State's Renewable Energy and Climate Goals
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The Geothermal Energy Association publishes this report written by staff from the California Geothermal Energy Collaborative at the University of California in Oakland; 37 pp.; September, 2006. - Increasing Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
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California Flex Your Power publishes this fact sheet about the state's program to increase energy efficiency in state buildings; 2 pp.; August, 2006. - Boosting Restaurant Profits with Energy Efficiency
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California Flex Your Power, a statewide energy efficiency marketing campaign sponsored by the California Energy Commission, publishes this online guide for restaurant owners and operators; 30 pp.; August, 2006. - Bioenergy Action Plan for California
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this report prepared by the California Bioenergy Interagency Working Group at the request of Governor Arnold Swarzenegger; 11 pp.; July, 2006. - Our Changing Climate: Assessing the Risks to California
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report as part of a series of reports and white papers requested by the governor; CEC-500-2006-077; 16 pp.; July, 2006. - Green Roofs — Cooling Los Angeles
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report on recommendations and best practices for green roofs written by the Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Department; 64 pp.; June, 2006. - California's Statewide Pricing Pilot: Commercial & Industrial Analysis Update
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report written by CRA International for the California Energy Commission about California's electricity pricing pilot; 30 pp.; June, 2006. - Emerging Renewables Program Guidebook
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The California Energy Commission publishes this guidebook, which provides general eligibility guidelines, program requirements, and funding processes for the Emerging Renewables Program; CEC-300-2005-001-ED7F; 73 pp.; June, 2006. - Analyzing the Effects of Temporal Wind Patterns on the Value of Wind-Generated Electricity at Different Sites in California and the Northwest
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory published this report about wind farms in California and the Northwest; 122 pp.; June, 2006. - Implementing Advanced Control and Power Technologies to Improve Energy Efficiency and Reduce Operating Costs for U.S. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Manufacturing
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by staff at the Electric Power Research Institute and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-055; 161 pp.; April, 2006. - Using Advanced Control and Power Technologies to Improve the Reliability and Energy Efficiency of Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Manufacturing in California
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The California Energy Commission Dairy Power Production Program publishes this report that was prepared by staff at the Electric Power Research Institute and produced under the auspices of the Public Interest Energy Research Program; CEC-500-2006-049; 60 pp.; April, 2006. - Proposed Early Actions to Mitigate Climate Change in California
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report that was written by the California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resource Board in response to Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006; 20 pp.; April, 2006. - California Renewables Portfolio Standard: Renewable Generation Integration Cost Analysis Multiyear Analysis Results and Recommendations
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report prepared by the California Wind Energy Collaborative; CEC-500-2006-204; 199 pp.; March, 2006. - California Local Energy Efficiency Program Workbook
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Navigant Consulting publishes this workbook for California cities and towns to evaluate their energy efficiency resources; the California Local Energy Efficiency Program is supported with funds collected from ratepayers and managed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC); March, 2006. - Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and Air Force One Pavilion
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The Energy Solutions Center in Washington, D.C., publishes this case study as part of their series on combined heat and power applications; 3 pp.; March, 2006. - Consumer Energy Center:Transportation
The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this Web site for consumers about transportation choices, including use of renewable fuels. "CEC supports the use of vehicles and fuels that can reduce California's dependence on petroleum," said the commission; January, 2006. - Options for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this report under the auspices of the CEC's efficiency committee; CEC-400-2005-039-CMF; 83 pp.; December, 2005. - Public Agency Participation in Energy Efficiency Programs: Technology Transfer Feasibility Study
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California Flex Your Power publishes this report written by Jody London Consulting in Oakland for the Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, County of Los Angeles Energy Efficiency Partnership; 98 pp.; December, 2005. - 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report outlining its recommendations for energy policy for the state; CEC-100-2005-007; 219 pp.; November, 2005. - CEMEX: Cement Manufacturer Saves 2.1 Million kWh Annually with a Motor Retrofit Project
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The DOE Industrial Technologies Program publishes this case study as part of its Performance Spotlight series — proven tools and practices to increase industrial system energy efficiency; DOE/GO-102005-2145; 4 pp.; November, 2005. - Options for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report about opportunities for efficiency through utility programs and green programs; CEC-400-2005-439-CTD; 90 pp.; October, 2005. - State of California's Energy Action Plan II — Implementation Roadmap for Energy Policies
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The California Energy Commission publishes this strategic plan for energy policies for the state; 24 pp.; September, 2005. - Benchmarking System for California Commercial Buildings — Plan, Timetable, and Recommendations
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The California Energy Commission publishes this committee report on how to design an energy efficiency benchmark for California's commercial and public buildings; CEC-400-2005-051; 11 pp.; September, 2005. - Targeted Outreach: Marin Solar Program's Solar Potential Map
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DOE's Solar Powering America (formerly Million Solar Roofs) publishes this fact sheet about Marin County's solar potential; 2 pp.; September, 2005. - Does It Have to Be This Hard: Implementing the Nation's Most Complex Renewables Portfolio Standard
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DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory publishes this journal article written by LBNL's Ryan Wyser, Mark Bolinger, and Kevin Porter and the California Energy Commission's Heather Raitt; 20 pp.; August, 2005. - Funding and Savings for Energy Efficiency Programs for Program Years 2000 through 2004
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report about utility spending on energy efficiency programs in California from 2001 to 2004. The report shows the levelized cost of energy from efficiency to be $0.01/ kWh; CEC-400-2005-042; 14 pp.; July, 2005. - Options for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this report written by CEC staff; CEC-400-2005-039-SD; 104 pp.; July, 2005. - Water - Energy Relationship
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The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this paper written by CEC staff in support of the 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report; CEC-700-2005-011; 111 pp.; June, 2005. - Qualcomm — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Swinerton, Inc. — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Transwestern Commercial Services — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Natural Resources Defense Council — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Glenborough Realty Trust — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Equity Office Properties — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Cypress Semiconductor — Case Study of Best Practices for Commercial Office Buildings
California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of a series in its Best Practices Guides for Commercial Office Buildings; January, 2005. - Integrated Energy Policy Report 2004 Update
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The California Energy Commission publishes this report that identifies concerns and recommends actions to avoid an electricity crisis that could affect the state as soon as summer 2005; 105 pp.; November, 2004. - Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
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The California Energy Commission publishes this subcontract report written by researchers at DOE's Sandia National Laboratories and private industry; 46 pp.; October, 2004. - Resource, Reliability and Environmental Concerns of Aging Power Plant Operations and Retirements
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The California Energy Commission publishes this white paper in support of the 2004 Integrated Energy Policy Report; 129 pp.; August, 2004. - California Says "Go" to Energy Saving Traffic Lights
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EERE's State Energy Program (SEP) publishes this online case study of a state energy project; 4 pp.; May, 2004. - Energy Efficiency in the Border Region: A Market Approach
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The Western Governor's Association publishes this report; 100 pp.; April, 2004. - Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 3 pp.; March, 2004. - Roche Bioscience
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 3 pp.; March, 2004. - Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corp.
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 3 pp.; March, 2004. - Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 2 pp.; March, 2004. - Allergan, Inc.
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 2 pp.; March, 2004. - State-Level Workshops on Ethanol for Transportation — Final Report
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DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory publishes this subcontractor report on the results of workshops in 2002 and 2003 attended by parties interested in beginning ethanol production from biomass in their respective states; 253 pp.; January, 2004. - Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside — Elk Grove, California
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Morrison Homes at Lakeside offers Sacramento's first homes built under the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Homes initiative. The homes combine state-of-the-art, energy-efficient construction and solar electricity that meet cooling needs — and nearly displace the remaining electrical needs for the home; 2 pp.; December, 2003. - Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Vista Montaña — Watsonville, California
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Clarum Homes at Vista Montaña, is California's largest zero energy home community, with homes designed to use almost zero net electricity over the course of a year. When completed in 2005, the community will consist of 257 solar-powered, single-family homes and town homes. Twenty-five percent of the homes will be priced below market as affordable homes, and will qualify for special HUD mortgages; 2 pp.; December, 2003. - Fuel Cell Transit Buses: ThunderPower Bus Evaluation at Sunline Transit Agency
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This U.S. Department of Energy publication provides an overview of a fuel cell bus demonstration in Thousand Palms, California. The 30-foot ThunderPower bus uses a compressed hydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell power plant. It is one of a few fuel cell buses in the United States, and its use is a prelude to an upcoming demonstration program in California that will include seven more full-sized fuel cell buses; 22 pp.; December, 2003. - CFL Programs that Work
The DOE State Energy Program publishes this online case study in its newsletter, Conservation Update,about advantages and disadvantages of the CFL program delivery mechanisms; reprinted with permission from Home Energy manazine; 4 pp.; October, 2003. - Laying the Foundation for Market Transformation
The DOE State Energy Program's bi-monthly newsletter, "Conservation Update," publishes this article about the California Residential Lighting and Appliance Program's initiative to build a conscious market preference for ENERGY STAR®-labeled products; 4 pp.; October, 2003. - Permitting Small Wind Turbines: A Handbook—Learning from the California Experience
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The California Energy Commission and the American Wind Energy Association publish this online handbook recommending to local government agencies how to permit (i.e. regulate through zoning, etc.) small wind systems; 44 pp.; September, 2003. - California 2003 Integrated Energy Policy Report
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As required by law, the California Energy Commission has prepared this report to the California Legislature on the major energy trends and issues facing the state. The report will develop long-term objectives and strategies and recommend policy initiatives to the governor and the legislature on transportation fuels; public interest energy strategies, market technologies and infrastructure; and electricity; read the report 39 pp.; September, 2003. - Renewable Energy and Jobs: The Employment Impacts of Developing Markets for Renewables in California
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The Environment California Research and Policy Center publishes this report on jobs generated by the state's renewable portfolio standard; 45 pp.; July, 2003. - San Diego State Office Building
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 2 pp.; June, 2003. - Elihu M. Harris State Office Building
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 3 pp.; June, 2003. - Reduce Energy Consumption in State Facilities Through Conservation Measures
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Local Governments; 14 pp.; June, 2003. - Reduce Energy Consumption in Local Government Facilities Through Conservation Measures
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Local Governments; 14 pp.; June, 2003. - Promote Energy Conservation and Efficiency Through a Public Outreach Campaign
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Local Governments; 12 pp.; June, 2003. - Reduce Energy Use in Water and Wastewater Facilities Through Conservation and Efficiency Measures
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Local Governments; 24 pp.; June, 2003. - Reduce Energy Consumption in Local Government Facilities Through Efficiency Improvements
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Local Governments; 16 pp.; June, 2003. - Target Low-Income and Senior Populations for Energy Conservation
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Local Governments; 12 pp.; June, 2003. - San Francisco Civic Center Facility
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 2 pp.; June, 2003. - Reduce Energy Use in Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities Through Conservation and Efficiency Measures
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 18 pp.; June, 2003. - Target Business Employees for Energy Conservation in the Workplace
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California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Businesses; 12 pp.; June, 2003. - LED Lighting Systems
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California's Flex Your Power, which is published with support from the California Energy Commission, republished this product guide for light-emitting diodes, which was written and originally published by the National Lighting Product Information Program. The document includes a glossary of lighting terms; 23 pp.; May, 2003. - Comparing the Risk Profiles of Renewable and Natural Gas Electricty Contracts
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory publishes this value study the types of risks in natural gas versus wind contracts of the California Department of Water Resources; 108 pp.; Appendix; 113 pp.; April, 2003. - Residential Financing Options for Renewable Energy Systems
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A listing of California financial institutions that finance renewable energy systems on homes and complete with sample loan payment calculations; California Energy Commission; 2 pp.; February, 2003. - Assessing the Potential for Renewable Energy on Public Lands
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DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy *(EERE) and the Bureau of Land Management publish this new report examining the potential for renewable energy development on public lands. The report finds that 11 western states have areas with a high potential for power production from one or more renewable energy sources; 95 pp.; February, 2003. - Production Incentive Auctions to Suport Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Pennsylvania and California
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DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Clean Energy Group publish this report as part of its Case Studies of State Support for Renewable Energy; 9 pp.; September, 2002. - Two Different Approaches to Funding Farm-Based Biogas Projects in Wisconsin and California
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DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Clean Energy Group publish this report as part of their Case Studies of State Support for Renewable Energy; 9 pp.; September, 2002. - Use of Capital and Performance-Based Buy-Down Programs for PV in California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts
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DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Clean Energy Group publish this report as part of its Case Studies of State Support for Renewable Energy; 9 pp.; September 2002.; September, 2002. - Energy Quest
The California Energy Commission publishes this Web site dealing with energy issues for students, parents, and teachers; May, 2002. - California Builder Energy Code Training
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The Building Industry Institute publishes this report for builders; 88 pp.; January, 2002. - Energy Efficient Motors
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The California Energy Commission publishes this fact sheet explaining the advantages of using energy efficient motors; 2 pp.; October, 2000. - Energy Smart Lighting
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The California Energy Commission publishes this fact sheet explaining the advantages of energy efficient lighting in wastewater treatment facilities; 3 pp.; October, 2000. - Variable Frequency Drives
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The California Energy Commission publishes this fact sheet explaining the advantages of variable frequency motors; 2 pp.; October, 2000. - Success Story: East Bay Municipal Utility District
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The California Energy Commission publishes this short brochure about how a wastewater facility saves energy and money; 3 pp.; August, 2000. - Success Story: Encina Wastewater Authority
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The California Energy Commission publishes this short brochure about how a wastewater facility saves energy and money; 3 pp.; August, 2000. - Incentives to Increase Purchase and Generation of Renewable Energy
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This case study was published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; January, 2000. - Safe School Bus Clean Fuels Demonstration Project
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This case study was published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; January, 2000.