The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, the Commission responsibilities include: Forecasting future energy needs and keeping historical energy data. Licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger. Promoting energy efficiency by setting the state's appliance and building efficiency standards and working with local government to enforce those standards. Supporting public interest energy research that advances energy science and technology through research, development, and demonstration programs. Supporting renewable energy by providing market support to existing, new, and emerging renewable technologies; providing incentives for small wind and fuel cell electricity systems; and providing incentives for solar electricity systems in new home construction. Implementing the state's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies. With energy challenges facing the state, the Commission and its dedicated staff of state employees stand ready to turn challenges into opportunities and help Californians continue to have energy choices that are affordable, reliable, diverse, safe, and environmentally acceptable.
Valley Clean Energy is an electricity provider focusing on clean electricity, product choice, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Grant in 2024
SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years. It was founded in 1946.
EnergyHub
Grant in 2024
EnergyHub is a company focused on enhancing the relationship between homeowners and utility providers through innovative energy management solutions. It develops user-friendly software technology that allows consumers to utilize smart devices, such as thermostats and water heaters, as virtual power plants. This capability helps stabilize the energy grid while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. By providing cost-effective tools for energy management, EnergyHub empowers homeowners to reduce energy consumption and achieve savings.
Enchanted Rock
Grant in 2024
Enchanted Rock, Ltd. specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of electric microgrids designed to assist commercial and industrial clients in managing risks associated with electricity. Founded in 2006 and based in Kemah, Texas, the company operates primarily in the Greater Houston area, providing services that include the design, project management, installation, and commissioning of microgrids. Enchanted Rock also focuses on various aspects of distributed power, such as electrical interconnection, energy market integration, and control technologies, alongside the maintenance of natural gas backup power systems. Their microgrid solutions aim to protect clients from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and supporting civic responsibilities across municipalities, government entities, and various businesses.
Form Energy
Grant in 2023
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.
Nuvve
Grant in 2023
Nuvve is focused on advancing the electrification of transportation through its innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. This technology aims to reduce the cost of electric vehicle ownership while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The company's Grid Integrated Vehicle (GIVe) platform offers intelligent, bidirectional charging solutions that support the next generation of electric vehicle fleets. Nuvve operates primarily in the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom and Denmark, with the majority of its revenue generated in the U.S.
Nikola Motor Company
Grant in 2023
Nikola Motor Company, founded in 2014 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an electric vehicle manufacturer that specializes in developing hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks, and energy solutions. The company aims to transform the transportation industry by introducing innovative technologies focused on zero-emission vehicles. Nikola gained prominence for its plans to create long-haul commercial trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells, with capabilities for ranges up to 1,200 miles. Additionally, Nikola Motor Company has proposed building a hydrogen refueling infrastructure to support its fleet, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and disruption in the trucking sector. As a subsidiary of Nikola Corporation, the company continues to focus on advancing electric powertrains and promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
EVCS
Grant in 2023
EVCS was started in 2018 by Green Commuter founder Gustavo Occhiuzzo and finance expert Ian Vishnevsky, two serial entrepreneurs who saw the opportunity to provide California businesses with charging stations as the number of electric vehicles on the road continued to multiply. While sister company Green Commuter, first established in 2014, pioneered eco-friendly mobility through its fleet of all-electric vanpool vehicles, Occhiuzzo and Vishnevsky were determined to encourage greater electric vehicle participation by California residents through a scalable statewide charging solution. EVCS set about developing a unique and industry-disrupting approach to mobility power – most notably employing a complete turnkey approach that utilizes both public and private grants, rebates and other financial incentives to reduce the downside while optimizing the upside for participating site owners. Thanks to the enormous popularity of this approach, EVCS has already expanded its footprint from California to Washington via the West Coast Electric Highway and will soon traverse the country. EVCS is a B Lab Certified Benefit Corporation.
EVgo
Venture Round in 2023
EVgo operates a public fast-charging network for electric vehicles in the United States, providing essential charging infrastructure for both consumers and businesses. Its network features fast chargers that can deliver up to 90 miles of range in just 30 minutes and is compatible with all electric vehicle models that utilize DC fast charging. To expand its reach, EVgo partners with a variety of organizations, including grocery store chains, automotive manufacturers, hotels, shopping centers, gas stations, parking lot operators, local governments, and independent property owners. This collaborative approach allows EVgo to effectively deploy its charging stations in convenient locations, enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle drivers.
Yotta Energy
Grant in 2022
Yotta Energy Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative solar storage solutions, primarily through its flagship product, the SolarLEAF. This modular battery storage device integrates seamlessly with photovoltaic (PV) panels, offering passive thermal regulation to enhance efficiency. The SolarLEAF is designed to minimize the soft costs associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of energy storage systems, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional centralized solutions. Additionally, Yotta Energy provides SolarPLEXUS, a gateway that enables the automated management and optimization of individual SolarLEAF units. The company also offers a software platform that aggregates energy potential from various systems, aiding utilities in grid management and helping system owners optimize their power usage and reduce costs. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, Yotta Energy aims to enhance energy control and resilience through its innovative technologies.
EPRI
Grant in 2022
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.
Gate 5
Grant in 2021
Gate 5 is an environmental infrastructure company focused on sustainably managing organic wastewater solids. Established in 2011, the company has developed a patented technology that transforms sewage sludge into clean water, renewable energy, and sustainable building products. Headquartered at the Beall Applied Innovation Center on the UC Irvine campus, Gate 5 has partnered with the Santa Margarita Water District to construct a demonstration plant at their Chiquita Water Reclamation Facility in Orange County, California. The company's innovative approach not only addresses waste management but also contributes to public health and environmental protection. Gate 5 has received recognition and funding from organizations such as the California Energy Commission and the US Department of Energy for its impactful technology.
EVmatch
Grant in 2021
EVmatch, Inc. is an electric vehicle charging company that offers an online application to locate and reserve charging stations. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, its platform facilitates online mapping, booking, and payment processing, while also utilizing a proprietary pricing algorithm to estimate charging costs. The company aims to enhance EV charging reliability, accessibility, and interoperability, serving renters, multi-dwellers, and property owners. By integrating Level 2 smart charging stations and a patented EV charging adapter, EVmatch provides a flexible solution for managed and shared charging, allowing users to access underutilized charging stations and expand public charging networks through the availability of private chargers.
Salient Energy
Grant in 2021
Salient Energy is commercializing a revolutionary new battery based on research at the University of Waterloo. Their zinc-ion battery is perfectly suited, both technically and economically, for storing electricity in the grid. The company's proprietary cathode materials store energy in zinc in a way that has never been commercialized before – Salient Energy has made unique cathode materials that can actually incorporate zinc in their crystal lattice instead of just reacting on the surface. This allows the batteries to have a relatively high energy density. It also allows the user to use of traditional battery designs that are compatible with standard manufacturing equipment. This means that the cheaper, safer, and the longer-lasting battery can be made in existing battery factories around the world.
Caban Systems
Grant in 2019
Caban systems designs and manufactures software enabled modular lithium ion energy storage solutions for off-grid and weak grid telecom sites.
Willdan Group
Grant in 2017
Willdan Group is a provider of professional technical and consulting services, primarily serving utilities, private industry, and public agencies across various levels of government. The company operates mainly within the Energy and Engineering and Consulting segments, generating most of its revenue from the Energy sector. Its services encompass a wide range of offerings, including audits, surveys, program design, master planning, benchmarking analysis, design engineering, construction management, and performance contracting. Willdan Group also focuses on advancements in software and data analytics to enhance its service delivery. The company is dedicated to key markets such as energy, infrastructure, municipal engineering, economic analysis, and homeland security, with all revenue generated from domestic sources.
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