Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC)

Investment in Technology Development & Demonstration

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) established the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) to provide funding for technology evaluation from 2012-2020. This program is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the CPUC. In August 2020, the CPUC approved the renewal of EPIC for 10 years through December 31, 2030. Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) administer the EPIC Program. The EPIC is divided into three areas: applied research and development; technology development and demonstration; and market facilitation of clean energy resources. The CEC administers all three areas of EPIC, while the Utilities are limited to only technology development and demonstrations. The CPUC allocated 80% of the budget to the CEC and the Utilities share the remaining 20% of the budget. The CPUC uses the following allocation for the Utilities EPIC budgets:

SCE (41.1%)
PG&E (50.1%)
SDG&E (8.8%)

EPIC Investment Plans

The California Energy Commission (CEC) administers 80% of the funding with the ability to invest in all the approved EPIC activities. SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E administer the remaining 20% of the funding in an amount proportional to their respective collections. They are limited to only technology demonstrations.

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CPUC Decisions

In these decisions, the CPUC authorizes the execution of EPIC investment plans and establishes programmatic requirements.

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Looking for a Letter of Support or Commitment?

We may be able to provide letters of support or commitment, as appropriate, as part of your California Energy Commission EPIC proposal requirements. Please visit sceideas.com to submit a request.

More Information About EPIC

This program is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission