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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) welcomes your input on the enclosed ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Heat Pump Controls Verification Procedure (CVP). EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) plan to hold a stakeholder meeting on April 13, 2020 to discuss the CVP proposal in greater detail. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments to EPA no later than April 30, 2020.

ENERGY STAR Computers Version 7.0 Cessation Date Reminder

Comment Deadline Extended - ENERGY STAR Draft 1 Version 7.0 Residential Dishwashers Specification

America needs to work its way through this crisis... and it will rely on electricity to do so

Agenda for Business Meeting to be held April 8, 2020 (Remote Access Only)

New Webpage on Optimizing Solar PV Performance

 6 The Non-Energy Benefits of Connected Lighting Steve Mesh, Principal, Lighting Education & Design

 8 The Connected Retail Store: Bringing Online to On-site Neil Egan, Director, Communications, Acuity Brands Lighting

10 Specifying Light Sources beyond Color Fidelity Kees Teunissen, Senior Scientist, Light and Vision, Signify Research

11 Lighting’s Role in Energy Conservation Is Market Driven Clark Silcox, NEMA General Counsel

14 Can Connected Lighting Provide Grid Services and Effective Illumination? Michael Poplawski, Principal Investigator for Connected Lighting Systems Research, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

 2 Comments from the Chair

 3 View

 4 Electric News

16 Advocacy

17 Codes & Standards

18 Spotlight

19 International

20 Business Analytics

21 Endnotes from the President

TN Number: 232515
Title: Notice of New Instructions for Attending the April 7, 2020 Public Hearing - WEBEX ONLY
Description: Notice of New Instructions for Attending the April 7, 2020 Public Hearing - WEBEX ONLY
Filer: Raquel Kravitz
Organization: California Energy Commission

DOE Seeking Input and Collaboration on Science and Technology Response to COVID-19

Notice to All Applicants of Energy Commission Solicitations and Requests for Offer

Replacement Pool Pump Motors Public Hearing

Message from Chair Hochschild on the CEC's response to COVID-19

Notice of Proposed Award for GFO-19-301 - Advancing Next-Generation Heating, Cooling and Water Heating Systems

ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 Residential Dishwashers Draft 1 Cover Memo

Reminder, update, and pre-work: ENERGY STAR Certification for Communicating Controllers for Variable Speed HVAC Workshop

DOEs Manufacturing Institute Selects 8 Projects to Advance Smart Manufacturing

TN Number: 232366
Title: March 10, 2020 Presentation
Description:
Filer: Joe Loyer
Organization: California Energy Commission
Role: Commission Staff

2022 Energy Code Pre-Rulemaking Presentation

2020 ENERGY STARR Products Partner Meeting: Save the Date

ENERGY STAR 2020 Emerging Technology Award Final Criteria

TN Number: 232328
Title: PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND INITIAL STUDY FOR DEDICATED-PURPOSE POOL PUMPS AND REPLACEMENT POOL PUMP MOTORS
Description: PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND INITIAL STUDY FOR DEDICATED-PURPOSE POOL PUMPS AND REPLACEMENT DEDICATED-PURPOSE POOL PUMP MOTORS RULEMAKING
Filer: Sean Steffensen
Organization: California Energy Commission

TN Number: 232326
Title: Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for Replacement Pool Pump Motors
Description: Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for Replacement Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors and Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking
Filer: Sean Steffensen
Organization: California Energy Commission

Project Title: Replacement Pool Pump Motors
TN Number: 232327
Title: Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmittal
Description: Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmittal for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps and Replacement Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors Rulemaking
Filer: Sean Steffensen
Organization: California Energy Commission
Role: Commission Staff

Notice of Proposed Award for GFO-19-304 - Advanced Refrigeration and Heat Pumps for the Industrial Sector

Attendee List for RFP-20-801 - Energy Efficiency Technical Support

Energy Efficiency Technical Support

ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Commercial Dishwashers Limited Topic Proposal

DOE Publishes a Notice Announcing an Online Portal for Agency Guidance Documents

eiXtra | The Push for Clean Energy

Demonstrating Long Duration and Title 24-Compatible Energy Storage Technologies

Agenda for Business Meeting to be held March 11, 2020

TN Number: 232241
Title: California Investor Owned Utilities Comments - Technical White Paper on Power Factor Energy Savings Opportunities
Description:
Filer: System
Organization: California Investor Owned Utilities

Demonstrating Long Duration and Title 24-Compatible Energy Storage Technologies

Energy Efficiency Technical Support

Energy Efficiency Technical Support

Docket Number: 19-OIR-01
Project Title: Load Management Rulemaking
TN Number: 232169
Title: DRAFT Load Management Tariff Standard Markup
Description: Draft amendments to the California Code of Regulations Title 20 Section 1623 Load Management Tariff Standard with markup.
Filer: Karen Herter
Organization: California Energy Commission

Notice of Proposed Award for Groups 1-3 - GFO-19-302 - Advance to Next-Generation Wind Energy Technology (Next Wind)

Docket Number: 19-AAER-02
Project Title: Replacement Pool Pump Motors
TN Number: 232154
Title: Initial Statement of Reasons for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps and Replacement Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors
Description:
Filer: Sean Steffensen
Organization: California Energy CommissioI

DOE Publishes a Comment Extension Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for Consumer Refrigeration Products

Working Session on Sustainable Electronics

2020 Energy Exchange Registration Now Open!

ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Draft 2, Version 2.0 Specification

Presentations for Pre-Application Workshops - GFO-19-310

Final Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Professional Imaging Equipment Test Method

Agenda for Business Meeting to be held February 20, 2020

DOE Issues a Comment Extension Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for Consumer Refrigeration Products

Register to attend the 2020 EPIC Symposium April 1-2, 2020 Sacramento State University

DOE Publishes a Comment Extension Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for External Power Supplies

TN Number: 231815
Title: FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS
Description: Energy Conservation Assistance Act Z # 2019-0702-01
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

TN Number: 231826
Title: Request to close Docket No 19-AAER-04
Description:
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

TN Number: 231824
Title: Close Docket 18-OIR-02
Description:
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

eiXtra | Read About the Next Frontier in the Electric Power Industry!

DOE Publishes a Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Bradford White Corporation Pertaining to Consumer Water Heaters

DOE Publishes a Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Signify North America Corporation Pertaining to Illuminated Exit Sign Test Procedure

TN Number: 231800
Title: Oral Comments on Proposed General Service Lamps Regulations
Description: Oral Comments on Proposed General Service Lamps Regulations Title 20, Section 1004 and Sections 1601 – 1609, California Code of Regulations Public Hearing November 6, 2019
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

TN Number: 231799
Title: FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS
Description: General Service Lamps Appliance Efficiency Standards Rulemaking Docket No. 19-AAER-04 OAL File No. Z-2019-0806-04
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

TN Number: 231783
Title: Order Instituting Rulemaking Proceeding
Description:
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

Join Empower Innovation

Server Efficiency Rating Tool (SERT) V2.0.3 Update to ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Program Requirements

DOE Issues a Comment Extension Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for External Power Supplies

TN Number: 231725
Title: CRA Comments - Landscape Irrigation Controllers
Description:
Filer: System
Organization: CRA/Steve McCarthy

Department of Energy Announces Nearly $300 Million for Sustainable Transportation Research

Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Draft 2 Version 6.0 Specification

2020 Emerging Technology Award Draft Criteria

DOE Issues a Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Signify North America Corporation Pertaining to Illuminated Exit Sign Test Procedure

TN Number: 231801
Title: Comments on Proposed General Service Lamps Regulations
Description: Comments on Proposed General Service Lamps Regulations Title 20, Section 1004 and Sections 1601 – 1609, California Code of Regulations Written Public Comment Period August 16, 2019 – October 7, 2019
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

FEMP Digest: FEMP Awards 2019 AFFECT Grants

DOE Issues a Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Bradford White Corporation Pertaining to Consumer Water Heaters

News Release - California Energy Commission statement on lawsuit dismissal challenging lighting rules

Last Week to Register for the 2020 Lighting R&D Workshop!

TN Number: 231466
Title: Mitsubishi Electric Comments - Are Exclusions in CEC's Decarbonization Baseline Metrics Fair to All Parties
Description:
Filer: Bruce Severance
Organization: Mitsubishi Electronic/Bruce Severance

2020 Amendments to the Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations Rulemaking

TN Number: 231465
Title: Open new docket file for the 2020 Amendments to the Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations Rulemaking
Description:
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

Updated Workshop Schedule for 2019 IEPR

Questions and Answers for GFO-19-304 - Advanced Refrigeration and Heat Pumps for the Industrial Sector

DOE Announces a Meeting Update Pertaining to Test Procedures for Consumer Refrigeration Products

TN Number: 231356
Title: Final Regulatory Text
Description: Final form 400 and regulatory text for the General Service Lamp regulations.
Filer: Corrine Fishman
Organization: California Energy Commission

New CRADA Projects Announced, 2019 BTO Peer Review Report Published

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for Consumer Refrigeration Products; Would Save $23M and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

DOE Publishes a Notice of Interim Determination Pertaining to the Certification Program for Electric Motors and Small Electric Motors

Addendum 2: GFO-19-301: Advancing Next-Generation Heating, Cooling and Water Heating Systems

The Efficiency Standard-December 2019

Reminder: Responses to DOE's Request for Information on Lighting R&D are Due December 19, 2019

BTO Lighting R&D Workshop - Hotel Room Block Deadline Approaches

TN Number: 231252
Title: Notice of Commissioner Workshop on Scope of Load Management Rulemaking
Description: The California Energy Commission will conduct a workshop to receive public input on the scope of the 2020 Load Management Standards Proceeding. A quorum of commissioners may attend, but no votes will be taken.
Filer: Courtney Jones
Organization: California Energy Commission

WebEx Recording Available for September 26, 2019, IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Emerging Trends for the California Energy Demand Forecast

DOE Publishes a Comment Extension Notice Pertaining to the Energy Conservation Standards Request for Information for Consumer Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers

DOE Publishes a Notice of Petition for Waiver, Grant of Interim Waiver and Request for Comments Pertaining to Test Procedures for Room Air Conditioners

DOE Issues a Pre-Publication Notice of Interim Determination Pertaining to the Certification Program for Electric Motors and Small Electric Motors

Agenda for Business Meeting to be held December 11, 2019

CLASP December Update

 BTO Lighting R&D Workshop - Updated Agenda

New Comments for Draft 2019 Integrated Energy Policy Report

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for External Power Supplies

DOE Issues a Notice of Petition for Waiver, Grant of Interim Waiver and Request for Comments Pertaining to Test Procedures for Room Air Conditioners

CEC Smart Inverter List January 2020 Update and New Forms Required for Listing Requests

DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Appliances - Residential Refrigerators and Freezers Update

Dehumidifiers ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Final Criteria

FEMP Shares Energy Strategies for Data Centers

DOE Publishes a Notice of Cancellation of Public Meetings for the Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group

DOE Issues a Pre-Publication Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for Consumer Refrigeration Products; Would Save $23M and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-19-304 - Advanced Refrigeration and Heat Pumps for the Industrial Sector

TN Number: 230982
Title: Notice of Determination
Description: Appliance efficiency regulations for general service lamps
Filer: Patrick Saxton
Organization: California Energy Commission

ENERGY STAR Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines 4.0 Cessation Date Reminder

Regulatory Advisory Regarding General Service Lamps - Title 20

GFCI Receptacles: Small Installation, Big Protection

The Efficiency Standard - November 2019

Ecodesign Updates 2019 1126

 ENERGY STAR® Fall Lighting Newsletter | 2019

Digest: Solid-State Lighting RFI, R&D 100 Award Recipients

TN Number: 230816
Title: Resolution Adopting Regulations
Description: RESOLUTION NO: 19-1113-5
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

DOE Issues a Pre-Publication Notice of Cancellation of Public Meetings for the Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group

DOE Issues a Pre-Publication Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for External Power Supplies

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for Microwave Ovens

New Packaged CHP Systems eCatalog Available

Pre-Application Workshop Recordings for GFO-19-301 Advancing Next-Generation Heating, Cooling and Water Heating Systems

TN Number: 230760
Title: Steve Uhler Comments - AAER-19-04 Proceeding missing in Proceedings Directory
Description:
Filer: System
Organization: Steve Uhler
Role: Other Interested Person

TN Number: 230682
Title: Transcript of 11-06-2019 Public Hearing
Description: TITLE 20, DIVISION 2, CHAPTER 4, SECTIONS 1601 THROUGH 1609, AND CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1004 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS PUBLIC HEARING
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

TN Number: 230681
Title: Steve Uhler Comments - AAER-19-04 Perhaps staff overlooked APA noticing requirements
Description:
Filer: Steve Uhler
Organization: Steve Uhler
Role: Other Interested Person

TN Number: 230714
Title: Transcript of Item 5 from the 11-13-2019 Business Meeting
Description:
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission
Role: Commission Staff

ENERGY STAR Water Coolers Version 3.0 Discussion Guide

CLASP November Update

DOE Publishes a Public Meeting and Webinar Pertaining to the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee

News Release - CEC Approves First Local Energy Efficiency Standards That Go Beyond 2019 Statewide Requirements -- Commission also adopts Energy Efficiency Action Plan to provide roadmap to 2030

Draft 2019 Integrated Energy Policy Report is Now Available

TN Number: 230534
Title: Memo to Open New Docket
Description:
Filer: Patty Paul
Organization: California Energy Commission

 

WebEx Recording Available for October 3, 2019, IIEPR Commissioner Workshop on Offshore Wind

DOE Issues a Pre-Publication Request for Information Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers

Pre-Application Workshop Attendees List for GFO-19-301 - Advancing Next-Generation Heating, Cooling and Water Heating Systems

DOE Announces a Public Meeting and Webinar Pertaining to the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020: Proposed Recognition Criteria for Dehumidifiers

WebEx recording from the October 17, 2019, Lead Commissioner Workshop on the 2022 Energy Code Compliance Metrics

Energy Department Announces Request for Information on Lighting Research and Development Opportunities

DOE Publishes a Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Anker Innovations Limited Pertaining to External Power Supplies

New Comments for Draft 2019 Integrated Energy Policy Report

Agenda for Business Meeting to be held November 13, 2019

eiXtra | Practice Good Cyber Hygiene Habits

DOE Issues a Pre-Publication Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Test Procedures for Microwave Ovens

JUMP into STEM Challenge Series Closes November 15!

ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage Version 2.0 Draft 1 Specification

Updates to ENERGY STAR technical specifications

TN Number: 230364
Title: efiling.energy.ca.gov/GetDocument.aspx?tn=230364&DocumentContentId=61916">Morrison Products, Inc Comments - Title 20 Commercial and Industrial Fans & Blowers Webinar – September 18, 2019
Description:
Filer: System
Organization: Morrison Products, Inc.

NOTICE OF INTENT: Funding for High Performance Computing

DOE Issues a Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Anker Innovations Limited Pertaining to External Power Supplies

DOE Publishes a Notice of Public Meetings for the Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group Working Group

Dehumidifiers ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Proposed Criteria

Dehumidifiers ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Proposed Criteria

Additional Comments for September 26, 2019 - IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Emerging Trends for the California Energy Demand Forecast

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Determination and Request for Comment Pertaining to Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts   

TN Number: 230296
Title: Transcript of 10-11-2019 Public Hearing
Description:
Filer: Cody Goldthrite
Organization: California Energy Commission

Updated Workshop Schedule for 2019 IEPR

 ENERGY STAR technical specification for Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS)

DOE Issues a Notice of Public Meetings for the Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group Working Group

Workshop Canceled - The October 24, 2019, Draft 2019 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Workshop is being canceled

Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period for Variable Capacity Heat Pump (VCHP) Performance Compliance Option - Support Materials 

ENERGY STAR Dehumidifiers 5.0 Effective Date Reminder

Register for EPA's Webinar about Room Air Cleaner Labeling Requirements

New Grant Funding Opportunity: Advancing Next-Generation HVAC and Water Heating Systems

ENERGY STAR Room Air Cleaners Final Version 2.0 Program Requirements

ENERGY STAR Computers Version 8.0 Final Specification

Notice of IEPR Commissioner Workshop on the Draft 2019 Integrated Energy Policy Report

ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Version 3.0 Draft 2 Specification

New Comment Added for October 3, 2019, IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Offshore Wind

TN Number: 229988
Title: California Association of Ratepayers for Energy Savings Comments - CARES Comments In Support of CEC's GSL Rulemaking
Filer: California Association of Ratepayers for Energy Savings
Organization: California Association of Ratepayers for Energy Savings

TN Number: 229970
Title: NRDC Comments in Support of CEC’s August 23, 2019 Proposal to Amend the Regulations for General Service Lamps
Description:
Filer: Noah Horowitz
Organization: Noah Horowitz/NRDC

TN Number: 229971
Title: NEMA Comments on CEC Notice of Proposed Action General Service Lamps (Expanded Scope) 19-AAER-04
Description:
Filer: Alex Boesenberg
Organization: Alex Boesenberg/NEMA

TN Number: 229976
Title: Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking for General Service Lamps (Expanded Scope)
Description:
Filer: Joseph Howley
Organization: Joseph Howley

TN Number: 229981
Title: ASAP, ACEEE, ASE, NEEP, and NEEA Comments - Comments in support of CEC's GSL definition expansion
Description:
Filer: ASAP, ACEEE, ASE, NEEP, and NEEA
Organization: ASAP, ACEEE, ASE, NEEP, and NEEA

TN Number: 229978
Title: Consumer Federation of America Comments - Consumer Groups' Comments in Support of CEC's Notice of Proposed Action regarding General Service Lamps
Description:
Filer: Consumer Federation of America
Organization: Consumer Federation of America

TN Number: 229984
Title: California Retailers Association Comments - CRA Comments
Description:
Filer: California Retailers Association
Organization: California Retailers Association

TN Number: 229963
Title: LEDVANCE LLC Comments - LEDVANCE LLC comments General Service Lamps Proposed Regulations
Description:
Filer: LEDVANCE LLC
Organization: LEDVANCE LLC

 Agenda for Business Meeting to be held October 14, 2019