Rural and Indigenous Solutions for an Inclusive Natural Gas Transition (RISING)

The Rural and Indigenous Solutions for an Inclusive Natural Gas Transition (RISING) project is a computer-based and field-based research initiative managed by the California Energy Commission and Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC. The project focuses on identifying high-leverage strategies to support the conversion of fossil gas end-use within California's residential and commercial sectors. Its primary goal is to empower rural and tribal partners to retire or decarbonize gas-dependent infrastructure through the implementation of clean-energy alternatives that are cost-effective, reliable, and equitable. The scope of work involves basic data collection, research, and experimental management to develop community-led techno-economic analyses, planning tools, and outreach activities. This project is classified under NAICS code 541715 and is located in Livermore, California. Due to its nature as a research and data collection effort without significant environmental impact, it has been granted a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption. The project was posted as a forecast on July 9, 2026.