California’s first-ever statewide energy efficiency Market Transformation Initiatives (MTIs) were approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in November 2025 via Decision 25-11-023. The Room Heat Pumps MTI was approved for immediate implementation while the Induction Cooking MTI received conditional approval and will move to implementation after modification and submission via a Tier 2 Advice Letter to the CPUC.
Explore and learn more about these MTIs below.
The Room Heat Pumps MTI aims to bring to market these efficient and affordable alternatives to AC window units in the summer and small-space electric resistance or gas heating in the winter. We envision a market where an improved version of this technology dominates product sales over separate, portable electric resistance heaters, window AC-only units, and possibly air purifiers.
The Induction Cooking MTI aims to accelerate market adoption of these efficient, electric alternatives for use in Californians’ kitchens. We envision that all new homes in California will be built with induction cooktops and most sales of all cooktops sold in the state will utilize induction technology.
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 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.
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.
Want to learn more? Join our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming meetings and events, RFI and RFP announcements, and more.
We welcome your questions and suggestions.
Have questions or comments about CalMTA?
Use our contact form to connect with us, or reach out to:
CalMTA
Resource Innovations
719 Main Street, Suite A
Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
(888) 217-0217
All Advisory Board meetings are open for public comment. If you’re unable to share your thoughts during an MTAB meeting, access our comment form to to provide your opinion.
Want to learn more? Sign up for our mailing list to receive twice-monthly updates about upcoming events, including Advisory Board meetings, informational webinars, important RFI deadlines, and more.
