California Energy Commission

Public bodyUnited Statesenergy.ca.gov

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The California Energy Commission is the State of California’s primary energy policy and planning agency. Established in 1974, it develops statewide energy policies, forecasts demand, and collects and publishes energy data to support reliability, affordability, and environmental goals.

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The Commission sets building and appliance energy efficiency standards, plans and permits certain thermal power plants (50 MW and larger), and administers programs that fund energy research, renewable energy, grid modernization, and zero‑emission transportation infrastructure. It monitors petroleum and transportation fuels markets, energy supply, and prices, and supports emergency preparedness and response related to energy systems. The agency coordinates with entities such as the California Public Utilities Commission, Air Resources Board, California ISO, local governments, and federal partners to implement state energy laws and programs.

The project California Energy Commission is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving California Energy Commission, of which one is active.

Aemetis dairy biogas RNG expansion, California
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
Under Construction
Where
United States
Makes
Methane
Partners
Aemetis Biogas , Aemetis, Inc. , Magnolia Bank

California Energy Commission in chemical industry news

22 October 2026
Aemetis brings two more dairy biogas digesters online

Two digesters added to a 14-unit network feeding 36 miles of pipeline to a Keyes RNG plant; Keyes fueling station to begin truck deliveries in November 2026.

6 August 2026
Aemetis Q2 2026: Revenue up 20% and operating income positive

Revenue rose 20% to $62.7M; operating income turned positive; Adjusted EBITDA $9.7M; Dairy RNG volumes grew 38%; two dairy digesters expected Q3 2026.

17 June 2026
Aemetis receives equipment for $40M MVR at Keyes ethanol plant

Mechanical vapor recompression will cut natural gas use ~80%, boost cash flow by $32M and is due to be operational by end-2026.

3 October 2025
Chevron El Segundo Refinery Fire Extinguished

A fire at a refinery was extinguished with no injuries. An investigation is underway, and air quality is being monitored. Local, state, and federal agencies are involved.

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