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CalMTA invites input from the public via the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Public Document Area during open, formal comment periods. We encourage participation by providing feedback that will help us improve our plans and make informed decisions. 

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Opportunity to Comment

Commercial Buildings Efficiency Accelerator Advancement Plan

This CalMTA-developed Advancement Plan is open for public input from June 20-July 9, 2025.

After the comment period has closed, return to this page to view the comments and CalMTA’s responses.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

This Draft Advancement Plan describes the information to be developed and research conducted to establish a Commercial Buildings Efficiency Accelerator Market Transformation Initiative (MTI). This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full MTI for eventual implementation.   

Comment Period Closed

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area and the CalMTA Public Comment Submission Portal from June 19 – July 11, 2024. 

This Advancement Plan summarizes the research and information gathering activities needed to support development of a market transformation idea related to Residential Heat Pump Water Heating. This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) for eventual implementation. ​

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area and the CalMTA Public Comment Submission Portal from July 10 – July 31, 2024. 

This Advancement Plan summarizes the research and information gathering activities needed to support development of a market transformation idea related to Foodservice Water Heating Systems. This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) for eventual implementation. ​

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area and the CalMTA Public Comment Submission Portal from June 19 – July 11, 2024. 

This Advancement Plan summarizes the research and information gathering activities needed to support development of a market transformation idea related to Commercial Replacement & Attachment Window Solutions. This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) for eventual implementation. ​

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area from December 6-20, 2023. 

This Advancement Plan summarizes the research and information gathering activities needed to support development of a market transformation idea related to Efficient Rooftop Units. This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) for eventual implementation. ​

Please note that the name for the Efficient Rooftop Units idea has changed to Commercial Rooftop Units.

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area from December 6-20, 2023. 

This Advancement Plan summarizes the research and information gathering activities needed to support development of a market transformation idea related to Efficient Rooftop Units. This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) for eventual implementation. ​

Please note that the name for the Induction Cooktops and Ranges MTI has changed to Induction Cooking.

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area from December 6-20, 2023. 

This Advancement Plan summarizes the research and information gathering activities needed to support development of a market transformation idea related to Efficient Rooftop Units. This work will inform whether this technology is viable for a full Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) for eventual implementation. ​

Please note that the name for the Portable/Window Heat Pumps MTI has changed to Room Heat Pumps.

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area from January 8-23, 2024. 

This Program Strategy Pilot describes the objectives, scope, assessment plan, timelines, and budgets for research supporting the development of the Room Heat Pumps Market Transformation Initiative (MTI).

Please note that the name for the Portable/Window Heat Pumps MTI has changed to Room Heat Pumps.

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area from January 8-23, 2024. 

This Program Strategy Pilot describes the objectives, scope, assessment plan, timelines, and budget supporting the development of the Induction Cooking and Room Heat Pumps Market Transformation Initiatives (MTIs).

Please note that the name for the Portable/Window Heat Pumps MTI has changed to Room Heat Pumps.

This document was posted for public comment on the CPUC Public Document Area from May 22-June 5, 2024. 

This Program Strategy Pilot describes the objectives, scope, assessment plan, timelines, and budget supporting the development of the Induction Cooking Market Transformation Initiatives (MTI).

General Comments

All Market Transformation Advisory Board (MTAB) meetings are open for public comment. If you are unable to share your thoughts during an meeting, visit our comment form to provide your opinion.

The California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA) develops and manages market transformation initiatives in the state to reduce energy use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

CalMTA seeks to help meet California’s energy efficiency and decarbonization goals by accelerating adoption of energy-efficient products and practices through market transformation. Market transformation is a proven strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change.
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CalMTA follows a rigorous process for reviewing, scoring, and then developing relevant, timely market transformation initiatives. The process supports market transformation initiative creation from concept to program development to market deployment, as well as the eventual exiting of the market.

The Market Transformation Advisory Board (MTAB) provides expertise and unbiased, non-binding recommendations on CalMTA’s market transformation initiatives. Register here for an upcoming advisory board meeting.
Learn more about CalMTA’s planning and research on energy efficient technologies and our work to build California’s market transformation portfolio, and access quarterly and annual progress reports.
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