California Energy Commission

The California Energy Commission serves as the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, established by the Legislature in 1974 and headquartered in Sacramento. Its responsibilities encompass forecasting future energy needs, maintaining historical energy data, and licensing thermal power plants with capacities of 50 megawatts or greater. The Commission promotes energy efficiency by establishing appliance and building standards, collaborating with local governments to ensure compliance. It also supports public interest energy research and the development of renewable energy technologies through various incentives, including those for solar systems in new home construction and small wind installations. Additionally, the Commission implements the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and coordinates the state's response to energy emergencies. Through these initiatives, the Commission aims to provide Californians with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable energy choices.

Jonah Steinbuck

Director

Past deals in Energy Storage

Sonocharge

Grant in 2023
Sonocharge energy is developing a platform technology that enables a battery to charge. This technology energizes a range of markets such as transportation electric vehicles, e-mobility, electric bikes, scooters, aerospace, electric airplane, and drones.

DasH2Energy

Grant in 2022
DasH2energy is a renewable hydrogen development company, providing hydrogen solutions to the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), Power-to-gas, and Energy Storage markets.

Salient Energy

Grant in 2021
Salient Energy is focused on the commercialization of a novel zinc-ion battery developed from research at the University of Waterloo. This innovative battery technology is designed for electricity storage in the grid, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries. Salient Energy's proprietary cathode materials uniquely incorporate zinc into their crystal lattice, resulting in a relatively high energy density. This advancement allows for the use of traditional battery designs compatible with existing manufacturing processes, making it feasible to produce these batteries in current facilities worldwide. Consequently, Salient Energy's products provide a cost-effective, long-lasting solution for energy storage, catering to the needs of electric industry stakeholders.

e-Zinc

Grant in 2020
e-Zn Inc., trading as e-Zinc, is an energy storage technology company that develops electrochemical technology for storing energy in zinc metals. Its Zn reactor products have applications in residential houses, islands, remote communities, third world countries, military bases, mining sites, mobile communities, telecommunication sites, emergency responses, and electric vehicle charging stations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Anzode Inc.

Grant in 2020
Anzode Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced batteries, specializing in rechargeable zinc electrode technology. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company focuses on producing environmentally friendly and safe battery alternatives for various applications, including hybrid and electric vehicles, remote power systems, and smart grid systems. Anzode's proprietary technology enhances the performance of zinc anodes, enabling them to cycle at high current rates and endure deep discharges. The company's mission is to provide dependable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, addressing both safety and environmental concerns in the energy storage market.

BoxPower

Grant in 2020
BoxPower Inc. is a social enterprise creating the future of off-grid power and energy resilience. BoxPower’s ecosystem of products rely on modularity, process innovation, and versatile integration from design to operation in order to provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy, anywhere. BoxPower has worked in locations from Alaska to Puerto Rico and everywhere in between, serving clients in disaster relief, rural electrification, medical clinics, utilities, remote agriculture, and off-grid commercial. To date, BoxPower has offset more than 28 million pounds of carbon dioxide and is providing power to over 4,000 individuals and businesses.

RePurpose Energy

Grant in 2020
Repurpose Energy provide affordable & sustainable energy storage solutions to enable the renewable energy transition.

Enzinc

Grant in 2019
An advanced battery developer delivering a zinc-based battery using NRL technology: a zinc metal nano-sponge that has the energy of Li-ion, is as cheap as lead acid, but is safer than both.

DAE Technologies

Grant in 2019
DAE Technologies is a Davis-based energy storage company

RePurpose Energy

Grant in 2019
Repurpose Energy provide affordable & sustainable energy storage solutions to enable the renewable energy transition.

ZYD ENERGY

Grant in 2019
ZYD Energy Inc., Davis-based building efficiency company.

Caban

Grant in 2019
Caban Systems, founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in the design and manufacture of modular lithium-ion energy storage systems. The company focuses on providing software-enabled solutions tailored for telecommunication companies and mobile network operators, particularly in off-grid and weak grid environments. By delivering innovative energy storage options, Caban Systems aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of telecommunications infrastructure.

Primus Power

Grant in 2019
Primus Power Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in Hayward, California, designs and manufactures advanced electrical energy storage systems, particularly focusing on flow batteries. Its flagship product, the EnergyPod 2, offers flexible capacity ranging from 25 kW to 25 MW, catering to various applications such as peak shaving, bulk energy shifting, renewable energy integration, grid support, and islanding. The EnergyPod provides up to five hours of energy discharge with a lifespan of twenty years, utilizing safe and low-maintenance Zinc Bromine chemistry. Primus Power serves a diverse clientele, including commercial and industrial sectors, data centers, microgrids, and utility customers, with systems deployed both domestically and internationally. The company is recognized for its patented innovations in battery technology, cell design, and system engineering, which contribute to its competitive pricing and reliability.
Element 16 Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Glendale, California, specializes in high-temperature heat energy storage systems aimed at enhancing energy efficiency for commercial and industrial facilities. The company has developed an innovative thermal energy storage technology that utilizes a molten sulfur mixture, replacing traditional molten salts and thermal oils. This advancement allows customers to minimize wasted heat in cogeneration plants, thereby improving overall efficiency and significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Through its solutions, Element 16 Technologies seeks to provide cost-effective energy management options that contribute to sustainability in the energy sector.
Element 16 Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Glendale, California, specializes in high-temperature heat energy storage systems aimed at enhancing energy efficiency for commercial and industrial facilities. The company has developed an innovative thermal energy storage technology that utilizes a molten sulfur mixture, replacing traditional molten salts and thermal oils. This advancement allows customers to minimize wasted heat in cogeneration plants, thereby improving overall efficiency and significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Through its solutions, Element 16 Technologies seeks to provide cost-effective energy management options that contribute to sustainability in the energy sector.
Element 16 Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Glendale, California, specializes in high-temperature heat energy storage systems aimed at enhancing energy efficiency for commercial and industrial facilities. The company has developed an innovative thermal energy storage technology that utilizes a molten sulfur mixture, replacing traditional molten salts and thermal oils. This advancement allows customers to minimize wasted heat in cogeneration plants, thereby improving overall efficiency and significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Through its solutions, Element 16 Technologies seeks to provide cost-effective energy management options that contribute to sustainability in the energy sector.

Primus Power

Series C in 2014
Primus Power Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in Hayward, California, designs and manufactures advanced electrical energy storage systems, particularly focusing on flow batteries. Its flagship product, the EnergyPod 2, offers flexible capacity ranging from 25 kW to 25 MW, catering to various applications such as peak shaving, bulk energy shifting, renewable energy integration, grid support, and islanding. The EnergyPod provides up to five hours of energy discharge with a lifespan of twenty years, utilizing safe and low-maintenance Zinc Bromine chemistry. Primus Power serves a diverse clientele, including commercial and industrial sectors, data centers, microgrids, and utility customers, with systems deployed both domestically and internationally. The company is recognized for its patented innovations in battery technology, cell design, and system engineering, which contribute to its competitive pricing and reliability.

Enzinc

Grant in 2014
An advanced battery developer delivering a zinc-based battery using NRL technology: a zinc metal nano-sponge that has the energy of Li-ion, is as cheap as lead acid, but is safer than both.

Primus Power

Grant in 2005
Primus Power Corporation, founded in 2009 and based in Hayward, California, designs and manufactures advanced electrical energy storage systems, particularly focusing on flow batteries. Its flagship product, the EnergyPod 2, offers flexible capacity ranging from 25 kW to 25 MW, catering to various applications such as peak shaving, bulk energy shifting, renewable energy integration, grid support, and islanding. The EnergyPod provides up to five hours of energy discharge with a lifespan of twenty years, utilizing safe and low-maintenance Zinc Bromine chemistry. Primus Power serves a diverse clientele, including commercial and industrial sectors, data centers, microgrids, and utility customers, with systems deployed both domestically and internationally. The company is recognized for its patented innovations in battery technology, cell design, and system engineering, which contribute to its competitive pricing and reliability.
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