Q3 2026 Activity Report Webinar
Join CalMTA to learn about progress on market transformation initiative (MTI) development and operational milestones that were achieved in the third quarter of 2026. In this webinar, the CalMTA team will provide updates on MTI development, operations, and financial status. Key outcomes from this quarter include the release of the Foodservice Water Heating Systems Market […]
Program Partner Webinar: Room Heat Pumps Implementation
CalMTA is hosting a Program Partner Webinar focused on the implementation of the Room Heat Pumps Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) that is launching this fall. Join us and invite others who may be interested in learning how the CalMTA implementation team will be working to bring this technology to market and make qualified products more […]
Market Transformation Initiatives: From Policy Ambition to Market Reality
California has established a strong policy foundation for energy efficiency and building decarbonization. CalMTA’s Second Tranche of Market Transformation Initiatives (MTIs), submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in July for funding approval, will help build the market capacity needed to translate California’s policy direction into practical, affordable, and durable improvements in existing buildings. The Second Tranche includes Residential Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH), Commercial Rooftop Units […]
Learn about the Room Heat Pump Collaborative
Room heat pumps (RHPs) are poised to be a game-changer for energy-efficient space conditioning in small single-family and multifamily residences. National interest in this new technology has brought together nearly 50 industry partners under a Room Heat Pump Collaborative. The Collaborative — spearheaded by CalMTA, Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), […]
CalMTA Showcases Market Transformation Leadership at ACEEE Summer Study
Join CalMTA at the ACEEE Summer Study: Energy Efficiency in Buildings for a week of research, discussion, and collaboration. From technical presentations and moderated panels to roll-up-your sleeves sessions, CalMTA team members will share insights and invite attendees to help explore solutions to some of the industry’s most pressing challenges for our industry. Value of […]
Evaluation RFP Pre-Bid Webinar
CalMTA team members hosted a webinar to provide an overview of the Request for Proposals (RFP), scope of work, and the submission process for the Room Heat Pumps and Induction Cooking MTI Evaluations. This webinar was held on Monday, August 10 from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. PDT
Second Tranche of MT initiatives to CPUC for Approval
Three MTIs would deliver $1.9 billion in energy savings, grid health, and GHG emissions reduction benefits CalMTA’s efforts to create a statewide portfolio of market transformation initiatives (MTIs) hit a critical milestone on July 7 with the submittal of a second tranche of plans to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for approval. The three MTIs are poised to advance efficiency, decarbonization, and market innovation delivering $1.9 billion in Total System Benefit (TSB) to Californians. The […]
On Demand: Q2 2026 Activity Report Webinar
CalMTA continued to make substantial progress on market transformation initiative (MTI) development and operational milestones in the 2nd quarter of 2026. In this webinar, the CalMTA team shared activities related to market transformation idea development, operations, financial status, and key outcomes including the release of the 2025 Annual Report, MTAB review and public comment for […]
Emerging Tech Improves Efficiency of Drafty Windows, Saving Energy and Improving Classroom Comfort
CalMTA seeks to invest in advanced window solutions that offer an affordable alternative to full window replacements and lower energy costs MADERA, CA — Alongside Mayor Cecelia Gallegos, local leaders, and school officials, CalMTA yesterday hosted a behind-the-scenes look at how advanced window solutions installed at James Madison Elementary School have unlocked lower energy costs […]
Program Partner Webinar: Residential Heat Pump Water Heating MTI
CalMTA is finalizing a Residential Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) plan in California that will be submitted for CPUC approval in the second quarter of 2026. All strategic interventions proposed to accelerate the adoption of residential HPWH products have a collaborative focus aimed at avoiding duplication and coordinating with existing statewide […]
