Windmill

Cal-Energy.org Under Construction

Reimagined Energy Built for the public good. Powered by data. Designed for long-term affordability.


We’re currently building the site and publishing research. Please check back soon for detailed analysis and policy proposals.







Mission Statement


Our goal is to examine how California can transition from a fragmented, investor-driven utility model toward a cohesive, renewable-first energy system that is:


More affordable over the long term


More resilient and reliable


More transparent and accountable


Better aligned with California’s climate and economic objectives


This work is grounded in real-world experience, rigorous analysis, and a belief that California can once again lead the nation in energy innovation—without sacrificing affordability or public trust.







Our Focus Areas


Accelerating renewable and distributed energy


Rooftop solar, storage, microgrids, and local generation


Policies that reward resilience and flexibility, not monopoly scale


Reducing long-term costs


Addressing structural drivers of rising household and small-business energy bills


Evaluating rate design, return-on-equity models, and capital allocation


Improving grid resilience and wildfire safety


Aligning infrastructure investment with risk reduction and reliability outcomes


Reducing dependence on long-distance transmission where feasible


Aligning energy policy with California’s goals


Climate targets, economic competitiveness, and housing affordability


Ensuring policy coherence across agencies and jurisdictions


Restoring public trust


Transparency in data, assumptions, and financial incentives


Accountability in regulatory decision-making







What’s Coming


We will be publishing:


In-depth policy analysis


Data-driven critiques of existing utility and regulatory structures


Practical implementation pathways for reform


Our aim is not ideology—but outcomes: affordable, reliable, clean energy that serves Californians first.