Renewables, Energy Efficiency and the Environment

The PUC plays a key role in making California a national and international leader on a number of energy related initiatives and policies designed to benefit consumers, the environment, and the economy.   Read more in our Energy Story and below.

Renewable Energy

• California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) has the most ambitious renewables goals in the country.
• The California Solar Initiative is a comprehensive $2.8 billion program that provides incentives towards solar development over 11 years.
• Interested in our Self-Generation Incentive Program or Net Metering?

Energy Efficiency

• Energy Efficiency Homepage
• Energy Efficiency Program Savings - EEGA  

Climate Change and the Environment

• Read about the PUC's aggressive Climate Change initiatives, such a greenhouse gas emissions performance standard.

Environmental Review

• Interested in the PUC's environmental review of utility projects?
• Looking for information on Electric and Magnet Fields (EMF)