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Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). Funds innovations in clean energy for California residents, specifically seeking AI applications for residential load management and smart energy retrofits.
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Electric Program Investment Charge Program - EPIC | California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge Program - EPIC The California Energy Commission’s Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program invests in scientific and technological research to accelerate the transformation of the electricity sector to meet the state’s energy and climate goals.
This program is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. The 2024 EPIC Highlights summarizes key takeaways from the 2024 EPIC Annual Report.
The Benefits of Clean Energy Research The deadly and destructive fires of the past few years along with the findings from the California Fourth Climate Change Assessment highlight some of the impacts California can expect if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced. To help meet the state’s climate goals, new clean energy solutions are developed and commercialized to decarbonize the electricity sector.
The EPIC program invests more than $130 million annually. EPIC-funded research is helping to: Expand the use of renewable energy. Build a safe and resilient electricity system.
Advance electric technologies for buildings, businesses, and transportation. Enable a more decentralized electric grid. Improve the affordability, health, and comfort of California’s communities.
Support California’s local economies and businesses. Broader Participation Equals Greater Innovation The Energy Commission is also committed to ensuring all Californians benefit from clean energy research.
It has minimum funding allocations of 25 percent of EPIC technology demonstration and deployment investments to sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities and an additional minimum 10 percent to sites located in, and benefiting, low-income communities. Visit the links below to learn more about the EPIC program.
2026–2030 Investment Plan (EPIC 5) 2021-2025 Investment Planning (EPIC 4) Energy Research and Development Solicitations The EPIC program, which the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) established in 2012, supports public interest investments in clean energy research.
Ratepayers from the state’s three largest investor-owned utilities – Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) – fund the program. The Energy Commission manages 80 percent of the program, with PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E administering the remainder.
CalSEED - Provides small grant funding for entrepreneurs and researchers Introduction to Research Funding - PDF Request for Information - DER Orchestration Research - Due Date: March 28, 2025. Request for Information - Entangled Debris Monitoring for Floating Offshore Wind Infrastructure - Due Date: September 13, 2024.
Request for Information - Deep-Water High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Substations for Offshore Wind - Due Date: August 15, 2024. Request for Information - Solar on Uneven Terrain - Due Date: July 8, 2024. Request for Information - Geothermal Lithium - Due Date: September 15, 2023.
Publications and Documents EPIC Investment Plan and Annual Reports Newest Research and Development Division Final Reports All Research and Development Division Final Reports Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT) CEC staff will hold one Pre-Application Workshop to discuss this solicitation with potential applicants. Participation is optional but encouraged.
The Pre-Application Workshop will be held remotely.
Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-304 - Modeling and Monitoring Air Quality and Co-Benefits of Energy Interventions Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-303 - Improving Net Load Forecasting Models by Integrating Data on Behind-the-Meter Resources Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) 2025 Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium Remote Access or In-Person Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-301 - Distributed Resources for Innovative Vehicle Energization Strategies (DRIVES) Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-24-312 - Advanced Grid Technology Acceleration Projects Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-24-305 - Developing Next Generation, All Electric Heat Pumps Using Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants Electric Vehicle Charging with Solar Microgrids – EPIC Scoping Workshop Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-24-307 - Advancing Designs and Analysis of High Voltage Direct Current Substations and Environmental Monitoring for Floating Offshore Wind Fleet Charging with Solar Microgrids – EPIC Project Showcase Energy Research and Development Division Electric Program Investment Charge 2026–2030 Investment Plan (EPIC 5) Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program Please enter your email address.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Diverse business enterprises including women-owned, minority-owned, disabled veteran-owned, and LGBTQ businesses in California; 25% of technology demonstration funds must go to disadvantaged communities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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