2024 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update

The California Energy Commission issued the 2024 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update on October 8, 2025, fulfilling its statutory obligation under the Warren-Alquist Act to assess and forecast energy supply, demand, pricing, and infrastructure trends every odd-numbered year, with updates in even-numbered years. This report incorporates the 2024 Electricity Demand Forecast Update and introduces an initial evaluation of wave and tidal energy technologies as mandated by Senate Bill 605, reflecting the state’s commitment to exploring diverse renewable resources. The findings and policy recommendations are designed to guide California’s energy planning toward achieving its 2045 zero-carbon and renewable energy targets, while ensuring reliability, environmental protection, economic growth, and public health and safety. The report is a foundational tool for state energy policy, informing decisions across government agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to align with long-term climate goals. It is officially published through the California Energy Commission’s public portal and is managed by Senior Staff Attorney Renee F. Webster-Hawkins, who serves as the primary point of contact. Although no formal solicitation or set-aside process applies, the assessment directly supports implementation of state legislative mandates and impacts the entire Californian population by shaping the future of energy infrastructure, grid resilience, and clean energy transition.