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California Energy Commission (CEC) Regulations

What is the California Energy Commission (CEC)?

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is a state agency responsible for advancing California’s energy policy and ensuring the state’s energy systems are reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable. Here’s a quick overview of its main functions and responsibilities:

  1. Energy Policy and Planning: The CEC develops long-term energy plans and policies to guide California’s energy future. This involves forecasting energy needs, analyzing potential impacts, and setting strategic goals to meet the state’s energy demands while addressing environmental concerns.
  2. Energy Efficiency: The Commission promotes and implements energy efficiency programs and standards. This includes setting building codes and appliance standards designed to reduce energy consumption and encourage the use of energy-efficient technologies.
  3. Renewable Energy: The CEC supports the development and deployment of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal. It works to integrate these sources into the energy grid and achieve California’s renewable energy targets.
  4. Research and Development: The CEC funds and conducts research to advance energy technologies and solutions. This research helps to address emerging energy challenges and support innovation in the energy sector.
  5. Energy Infrastructure: The Commission oversees the certification process for major energy infrastructure projects, such as power plants and transmission lines. This process ensures that new projects comply with environmental regulations and contribute to the state’s energy goals.
  6. Energy Consumption Data: The CEC collects and analyzes data on energy consumption and production. This data helps inform policy decisions and track progress toward energy efficiency and renewable energy goals.

Overall, the California Energy Commission plays a crucial role in shaping the state’s energy landscape and driving initiatives that support California’s ambitious environmental and sustainability objectives.

How does this affect Sellers?

Certain products must meet the minimum efficiency requirements determined by the California Energy Commission (CEC). These products must also be registered in the CEC database (MAEDbS).

Products and guidelines include:

Power Supply
  • Required to be 80 Plus Gold Certified
  • Identifiable with “Gold” logo on power supplies
Desktop PCs / Gaming PCs
  • Comply with energy consumption standards
  • Shipped with power management settings (sleep mode or computer off mode)

Complying with Title 20

  • Meet applicable design or performance standards (efficiency standards)
  • Test regulated products by lab approved by the California Energy Commission, maintaining all test reports on file
  • Mark regulated product in accordance with Title 20
  • Certify the product to the California Energy Commission’s MAEDbS

Seller must provide the following compliance documentation to their account managers or directly to the Marketplace Content Team at mktp.content@newegg.com.

If you have any questions, please email us at mktp.content@newegg.com.

Updated on October 10, 2025

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