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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted 5-0 today to approve the first market transformation initiatives (MTIs) developed by CalMTA. The cost-effective MTIs feature two technologies that would help further California’s efficiency and decarbonization goals. The technologies include induction cooking products, with attention to 24” 120V models that fit in smaller kitchens, and 120V window heat pumps tailored for California’s climate and buildings. Both represent missing pieces […]
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Guidance. Collaboration. Connection. In the last 12 months, a new Equity Sounding Board supporting CalMTA’s initiative development delivered on all three of these themes in a big way. This work kicked off in December 2024 and has resulted in a journey of shared learning and discovery with the formation of this eight-member panel of experts […]
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After nearly three years of development and an Application proceeding process, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) is poised to decide on CalMTA’s request for approval and funding for the first market transformation initiatives (MTIs) for the state’s forming portfolio. CalMTA submitted MTI plans in this first tranche featuring two technologies that would help further […]
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In Dec. 2024, an application was submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on CalMTA’s behalf which would authorize deployment of the first two Market Transformation Initiative (MTI) Plans for a Room Heat Pumps MTI and an Induction Cooking MTI. This is a process that includes many parties, comments, and briefs to the CPUC […]
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Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are not a new technology – in fact, they’re widely recognized by energy professionals as a high-value technology that can bring energy savings, health, and comfort benefits to households across California. They are also a critical piece of helping the state meet its energy efficiency and decarbonization goals, which has […]
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CalMTA continues to make substantial progress on market transformation initiative (MTI) development and operational milestones in the 3rd quarter of 2025. In this webinar, the CalMTA team will share activities related to market transformation idea development, operations, financial status, and key outcomes including publishing the Commercial Building Efficiency Accelerator Advancement Plan, launching a Solicitations Portal […]
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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.

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