State and Clean Energy Leaders Join CEC for 10th Annual EPIC Symposium Oct. 28

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2024

Sacramento - The California Energy Commission's (CEC) 10th annual Electric Program Investment Charge(EPIC) Symposium will be held in-person and virtually
Oct. 28.

The EPIC program was established over a decade ago as California's premier clean energy research and development program. It invests more than $160 million a year to drive clean energy innovation and entrepreneurship and improve the resiliency of the electricity system as climate impacts grow.

The symposium features panel discussions with leaders from the private sector, research community, and state and federal government, along with representatives from environmental justice communities and tribal nations.

EPIC-funded technologies such as space heating and cooling, wastewater filtration, portable wind turbines, and photovoltaic panels will also be exhibited.

The symposium is held in partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Company.

What: EPIC Symposium

When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28

Where: In-person at the California Natural Resources Agency Building, 715 P Street. Remote attendance is via Zoom. Registrationis required to attend in-person or remotely.

Who: In addition to CEC leadership, scheduled guests include:

• California State Senator Steve Padilla
• California Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy
• California Assemblymember Lori Wilson, Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee
• Commissioner Matt Baker, CPUC
• Commissioner Karen Douglas, CPUC
• Commissioner Darcie Houck, CPUC
• Leuwam Tesfai, Deputy Executive Director for Energy and Climate Policy, CPUC
• Elliot Mainzer, President, California Independent System Operator
• Bruce Folkmann, President and CFO, San Diego Gas & Electric
• Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
• Bo Mazzetti, Chairman, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
• Jason Ramos, Tribal Councilmember, Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe

For more information or to view the event agenda, visit the EPIC Symposium Event Page.

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About the California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future. It has seven core responsibilities: developing renewable energy, transforming transportation, increasing energy efficiency, investing in energy innovation, advancing state energy policy, certifying thermal power plants, and preparing for energy emergencies.

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