CEC Solar Energy Storage Power Generation

What does CEC stand for?

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has exclusive authority to license thermal plants 50 MW or larger (AFC), exempt certain small thermal power plants from its jurisdiction, and certify eligible renewable energy generation and energy storage (Opt-in Certification) and Department of Water Resources energy facilities. NOTES ABOUT THIS PAGE:

Why did the CEC get funding for a long-duration energy storage project?

The funding grew out of a solicitation for demonstration and deployment projects that could speed up commercialization of long-duration energy storage technologies while improving grid reliability and resilience for disadvantaged and low-income communities and California Native American tribes, according to the CEC.

Are energy storage systems a co-located solar photovoltaic system?

Due to variations in local permitting regulations, not all utilities reported energy storage systems as separately identifiable from a co-located solar photovoltaic system. California legislation under AB 2514 (Skinner, Chapter 469, Statutes of 2010) encourages utilities to incorporate energy storage into the electricity grid.

What does the CEC and CPUC do?

The CEC and CPUC are working with the electric utilities and stakeholders to enhance planning tools, improve delivery processes, and target investments in key areas of the grid. California is preparing and anticipating the growth of clean electric resources that will connect to the grid.

What is CEC's distributed electricity backup assets program?

Meanwhile, the CEC’s Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Program funds the development of new distributed electric generators and incremental upgrades to existing generators that can provide additional output during extreme weather events.

When does solar & storage go into effect in California?

The California Energy Commission (CEC) today approved the 2022 California Energy Code, which sets the building standards for new construction. The solar + storage requirement for new nonresidential buildings goes into effect on January 1, 2023. Update 12/14/2021: The California Building Standards Commission approved this requirement.