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Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). The EPIC program invests in scientific and technological research to accelerate the transformation of the electricity sector in California.
It funds research, development, and demonstrations of clean energy technologies and approaches that benefit electricity ratepayers, including expanding the use of renewable energy and making the electrical grid safer and more reliable. Universities are eligible applicants.
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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.
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Publications and Documents EPIC Investment Plan and Annual Reports Newest Research and Development Division Final Reports All Research and Development Division Final Reports 2026 Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium Remote Access or In-Person The California Energy Commission, in collaboration with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company will host the 12th annual Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium on Tuesday, September 29, at the California Natural Resources Ag Electric Program Investment Charge 2026 - 2030 Investment Plan Public Workshop Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-305 - Non-Energy Impacts of Integrated Energy Retrofit Packages from the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT) 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 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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California-based entities, including universities. Projects must benefit electricity ratepayers of California's three largest investor-owned utilities (PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E) and advance clean energy technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $120 million annually (CEC administered portion). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program is funded by California Energy Commission (CEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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