State Publications Search Results - California

DOE's State Energy Program (SEP) lists the following publications from its state publications database about the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in California. SEP lists more than 500 documents published by state agencies and DOE that are organized by state and topic. Search the database. Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.

• 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report
  (PDF 1.43 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this report outlining its recommendations for energy policy for the state; CEC-100-2005-007; 219 pp.; November, 2005.
• 2007 Appliance Efficiency Regulations
  (PDF 1.37 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this final report online; CEC-400-2007-016-CMF; 194 pp.; October, 2007.
• Achieving All Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency for California
  (PDF 1.48 MB)
  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.
• Allergan, Inc.
  (PDF 31 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 2 pp.; March, 2004.
• A Low-Carbon Fuel Standard for California, Part One: Technical Analysis
  (PDF 1.04 MB)
  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, 2007.
• A Low-Carbon Fuel Standard for California, Part Two: Policy Analysis
  (PDF 442 KB)
  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, 2007.
• A Mean-Variance Portfolio Optimization of California's Generation Mix to 2020: Achieving California's 33 Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard Goal
  (PDF 864 KB)
  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.
• An Assessment of Long-Term Electrical Energy Efficiency Potential in California's Residential Sector
  (PDF 1.30 MB)
  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.
• Benchmarking System for California Commercial Buildings — Plan, Timetable, and Recommendations
  (PDF 52 KB)
  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.
• Bioenergy Action Plan for California
  (PDF 5.27 MB)
  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.
• Boosting Restaurant Profits with Energy Efficiency
  (PDF 594 KB)
  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.
• California 2003 Integrated Energy Policy Report
  (PDF 2.36 MB)
  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.
• California Alternative Fuels Plan
  (PDF 1.25 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this final report online; CEC-600-2007-011-CMD; 194 pp.; November, 2007.
• California Geothermal Energy Collaborative: Expanding California's Confirmed Geothermal Resources Base — Geothermal Permitting Guide
  (PDF 1.24 MB)
  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.
• California Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Birds and Bats from Wind Energy Development
  (PDF 8.97 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this draft report that was prepared by CEC staff; CEC-700-2007-008-SD; 159 pp.; April, 2007.
• California Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Birds and Bats from Wind Energy Development
  (PDF 783 KB)
  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.
• California in Context: Long-Term Scenarios of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  (PDF 1.82 MB)
  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; October, 2007.
• California Renewables Portfolio Standard: Renewable Generation Integration Cost Analysis Multiyear Analysis Results and Recommendations
  (PDF 3.92 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this report prepared by the California Wind Energy Collaborative; CEC-500-2006-204; 199 pp.; March, 2006.
• California's Energy Code: Is It Coming to Your State?
  (PDF 1.27 MB)
  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; March, 2008.
• California's Statewide Pricing Pilot: Commercial & Industrial Analysis Update
  (PDF 1.24 MB)
  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.
• Challenges and Opportunities to Deliver Renewable Energy From Baja California Norte to California
  (PDF 2.08 MB)
  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.
• Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Electricity Demand in California
  (PDF 792 KB)
  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.
• 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.
• 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.; 2005.
• Dairy Methane Digester System Initial Evaluation Report — Lourenco Dairy
  (PDF 165 KB)
  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 -— Eden-Vale Dairy
  (PDF 314 KB)
  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.
• Dairy Power Production Program, Dairy Methane Digester System, 90-Day Evaluation Report — Hilarides Dairy
  (PDF 284 KB)
  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 — Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Rp-5 Solids Handling Facility
  (PDF 291 KB)
  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 $mdash; Koetsier Dairy
  (PDF 266 KB)
  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-500-2006-085; 15 pp.; December, 2006.
• Dairy Power Production Program, Dairy Methane Digester System, 90-Day Evaluation Report — van Ommering Dairy
  (PDF 285 KB)
  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-500-2006-084; 14 pp.; December, 2006.
• Development of Statewide Guidelines for Reducing Wildlife Impacts from Wind Energy Development
  (PDF 7.10 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this final report under the Public Interest Energy Research program and that was developed in conjunction with the California Department of Fish and Game; CEC-700-2007-008-CMF; 165 pp.; October, 2007.
• Elihu M. Harris State Office Building
  (PDF 8 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 3 pp.; June, 2003.
• Emerging Renewables Program Guidebook
  (PDF 300 KB)
  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.
• Energy Efficiency in the Border Region: A Market Approach
  (PDF 924 KB)
  The Western Governor's Association publishes this report; 100 pp.; April, 2004.
• Energy Efficient Motors
  (PDF 11 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this fact sheet explaining the advantages of using energy efficient motors; 2 pp ; October, 2000.
• Energy Performance of Underfloor Air Distribution Systems, PIER Final Project Report
  (PDF 1.42 MB)
  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, the Universit; June, 2007.
• Energy Quest
  The California Energy Commission publishes this Web site dealing with energy issues for students, parents, and teachers; May, 2002.
• Energy Smart Lighting
  (PDF 36 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this fact sheet explaining the advantages of energy efficient lighting in wastewater treatment facilities; 3 pp; October, 2000.
• 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.; 2005.
• Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery
  (PDF 28 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 2 pp.; March, 2004.
• Feed-In Tariff Design and Implementation: Issues and Options
  (PDF 464 KB)
  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.
• Funding and Savings for Energy Efficiency Programs for Program Years 2000 through 2004
  (PDF 78 KB)
  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.
• 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.; 2005.
• Green Roofs — Cooling Los Angeles
  (PDF 1.99 MB)
  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.
• Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corp.
  (PDF 47 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 3 pp.; March, 2004.
• Guide to California Home Comfort and Energy Savings
  The California Energy Commission publishes a series of fact sheets for homeowners; July, 2002.
• Implementing Advanced Control and Power Technologies to Improve Energy Efficiency and Reduce Operating Costs for U.S. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Manufacturing
  (PDF 667 KB)
  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.
• Increasing Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
  (PDF 23 KB)
  California Flex Your Power publishes this fact sheet about the state's program to increase energy efficiency in state buildings; 2 pp.; August, 2006.
• Integrated Energy Policy Report 2004 Update
  (PDF 2.80 MB)
  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.
• Intermittency Analysis Project Final Report
  (PDF 1.25 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this report prepared for the CEC Public Interest Energy Research Project; CEC-500-2007-081; 71 pp. ; July, 2007.
• LED Lighting Systems
  (PDF 528 KB)
  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.
• Letting the Sun Shine on Solar Costs: An Empirical Investigation of Photovoltaic Cost Trends in California
  (PDF 2.16 MB)
  The DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) publishes this report written by LBNL staff about PV costs in California; LBNL-59282; 67 pp.; January, 2006.
• Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space
  (PDF 40 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 3 pp.; March, 2004.
• 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.; 2005.
• 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..
• 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..
• New Solar Homes Partnership Builders Kit
  (PDF 5.57 MB)
  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.
• New Solar Homes Partnership Guidebook, Second Edition
  (PDF 1.12 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this guidebook on its Go Solar Web Site; CEC-300-2007-008-CMG; 82 pp.; July, 2007.
• Options for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
  (PDF 4.31 MB)
  The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this report written by CEC staff; CEC-400-2005-039-SD; 104 pp.; July, 2005.
• Options for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
  (PDF 3.07 MB)
  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.
• Options for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
  (PDF 1.76 MB)
  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.
• Our Changing Climate: Assessing the Risks to California
  (PDF 1.98 MB)
  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.
• Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
  (PDF 581 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this subcontract report written by researchers at DOE's Sandia National Laboratories and private industry; 46 pp.; October, 2004.
• Permitting Small Wind Turbines: A Handbook—Learning from the California Experience
  (PDF 495 KB)
  The California Energy Commission and the American Wind Energy Association publish this online handbook recommending for local government agencies how to permit (i.e. regulate through zoning, etc.) small wind systems; 44 pp.;; September, 2003.
• Photovoltaics in New Construction
  The California Energy Commission (CEC) publishes this Web site for consumers about how to build and connect a new solar power system on a home. This Web site is part of the CEC's online Consumer Energy Center; July, 2004.
• Preliminary Evaluation of Pilot Performance-Based Incentive Program
  (PDF 720 KB)
  The California Energy Commission published this preliminary report that was prepared by CEC staff; CEC-300-2007-011; 139 pp.; September, 2007.
• Promote Energy Conservation and Efficiency Through a Public Outreach Campaign
  (PDF 47 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State and Local Governments; 12 pp.; June, 2003.
• Proposed Early Actions to Mitigate Climate Change in California
  (PDF 31 KB)
  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.
• Public Agency Participation in Energy Efficiency Programs: Technology Transfer Feasibility Study
  (PDF 2.23 MB)
  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.
• Public Health Benefits from End-Use Electrical Energy Efficiency in California: An Exploratory Study
  (PDF 1.20 MB)
  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.
• 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.; 2005.
• Reduce Energy Consumption in Local Government Facilities Through Conservation Measures
  (PDF 49 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State and Local Governments; 14 pp.; June, 2003.
• Reduce Energy Consumption in Local Government Facilities Through Efficiency Improvements
  (PDF 54 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State and Local Governments; 16 pp.; June, 2003.
• Reduce Energy Consumption in State Facilities Through Conservation Measures
  (PDF 49 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 14 pp.; June, 2003.
• Reduce Energy Use in Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities Through Conservation and Efficiency Measures
  (PDF 63 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 18 pp.; June, 2003.
• Reduce Energy Use in Water and Wastewater Facilities Through Conservation and Efficiency Measures
  (PDF 75 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State and Local Governments; 24 pp.; June, 2003.
• Refining Estimates of Water-Related Energy Use in California
  (PDF 622 KB)
  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.
• Residential Financing Options for Renewable Energy Systems
  (PDF 193 KB)
  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.
• Resource, Reliability and Environmental Concerns of Aging Power Plant Operations and Retirements
  (PDF 556 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this white paper in support of the 2004 Integrated Energy Policy Report; 129 pp; August, 2004.
• Roche Bioscience
  (PDF 32 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Business; 3 pp.; March, 2004.
• San Diego State Office Building
  (PDF 7 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 2 pp.; June, 2003.
• San Francisco Civic Center Facility
  (PDF 6 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State Facilities; 2 pp.; June, 2003.
• State of California's Energy Action Plan II — Implementation Roadmap for Energy Policies
  (PDF 520 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this strategic plan for energy policies for the state; 24 pp.; September, 2005.
• Strategic Plan to Reduce the Energy Impacts of Air Conditioners
  (PDF 336 KB)
  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.
• Success Story: East Bay Municipal Utility District
  (PDF 53 KB)
  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
  (PDF 33 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this short brochure about how a wastewater facility saves energy and money; 3 pp; August, 2000.
• 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.; 2005.
• Target Business Employees for Energy Conservation in the Workplace
  (PDF 44 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for Businesses; 12 pp.; June, 2003.
• Target Low-Income and Senior Populations for Energy Conservation
  (PDF 45 KB)
  California's Flex Your Power publishes this case study as part of its Best Practices Guides for State and Local Governments; 12 pp.; June, 2003.
• The Effects Of Agriculture And Snow Impurities On Climate And Air Pollution In California
  (PDF 2.43 MB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this project report published by its Public Interest Energy Research project; CEC-500-2007-022; 59 pp.; April, 2007.
• The Impact of Retail Rate Structures on the Economics of Commercial Photovoltaic Systems in California
  (PDF 145 KB)
  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.
• The Power of Five Percent: How Dynamic Pricing Can Save $35 Billion in Electricity Costs
  (PDF 303 KB)
  California Flex Your Power publishes this report that was prepared by the Battle Group; 10 pp.; May, 2007.
• The Role of Recycled Water in Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
  (PDF 1.50 MB)
  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.
• 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.; 2005.
• Using Advanced Control and Power Technologies to Improve the Reliability and Energy Efficiency of Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Manufacturing in California
  (PDF 789 KB)
  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.
• Variable Frequency Drives
  (PDF 55 KB)
  The California Energy Commission publishes this fact sheet explaining the advantages of variable frequency motors; 2 pp; October, 2000.
• Water - Energy Relationship
  (PDF 1.80 MB)
  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.