Events
Sign up for upcoming webinars to learn more about the program. We hope you will join us and create big impacts supporting California’s decarbonized future. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
Sign up for upcoming webinars to learn more about the program. We hope you will join us and create big impacts supporting California’s decarbonized future. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
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Emerging Technologies for Building Controls, Refrigeration, and Electric Vehicles
Join us for our fourth knowledge sharing webinar on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, where our project teams will present insights, lessons learned, and key outcomes from recently completed projects involving refrigeration and HVAC controls, electric vehicle charging, refrigerant charge, and daylighting.
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Emerging Technologies for Building Controls, Refrigeration, and Electric Vehicles
During our fourth knowledge sharing webinar, project teams presented insights, lessons learned, and key outcomes from recently completed projects involving refrigeration and HVAC controls, electric vehicle charging, refrigerant charge, and daylighting.
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This webinar introduced the CalNEXT program and project submission process, with a focus on measure development projects. Attendees learned about CalNEXT’s approach to measure development, what the program looks for in successful measure package proposals and ideas, and how to navigate CalNEXT terminology, program structure, participation pathways, and submission processes. The webinar explained how these components support measure development in California.
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Industrial Solutions
The third CalNEXT Knowledge Sharing Webinar focused on industrial solutions. We showcased five completed CalNEXT projects and shared their results and supporting research.
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This webinar introduced attendees to the CalNEXT program and the project submission process, with a focus on projects designed to support electrification programs. Attendees learned about CalNEXT’s work with electrification programs and how to submit successful project proposals to support these needs. The webinar showed attendees what CalNEXT looks for in these projects, as well as CalNEXT terminology, program structure, participation pathways, and the project and idea submission process.
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This webinar introduced the CalNEXT program and walked manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through ways they can engage and leverage CalNEXT research to validate efficiency improvements in new and emerging products. Attendees learned how CalNEXT projects and pilots can help provide unbiased, third-party research that validates technology performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and/or demonstrates energy and greenhouse gas savings.
In-person event
Save the date for CalNEXT’s inaugural in-person event, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The CalNEXT Innovation Nexus will create a space to explore how emerging technologies and utility programs can contribute to California’s energy efficiency goals. The event will present CalNEXT project findings and connect research to potential outcomes to developing and utilizing new technologies.
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Knowledge Sharing Webinar
Commercial HVAC
Our second Knowledge Sharing Webinar, which focused on commercial HVAC, was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. We showcased several completed CalNEXT projects and shared their results and supporting research.
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Residential Energy Technologies
Our first Knowledge Sharing Webinar, which focused on residential energy technologies, was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. We showcased several completed CalNEXT projects and shared their results and supporting research.
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This CalNEXT webinar will provide updates regarding External Participants, Technology Priority Maps (TPMs), Tech Transfer (TT), and Scanning and Screening (S&S) sections of the program. All updates are applicable to the 2026 CalNEXT portfolio of projects.
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CalNEXT will be presenting at the ET Summit 2025, ETCC’s premier event for the utility customer technologies industry. Together, let’s accelerate the transition to clean energy by discussing building resilience and decarbonization, multifamily and commercial heat pump water heater applications, and emerging technologies for the industrial and agricultural sector. This is a free, virtual two-day experience.
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We are looking for project submissions for one Process Loads TSR project to support the 2025 portfolio. Join our Q2 2025 RFI webinar to learn more ahead of the submission deadline of May 29, 2025.
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2025 Project Summit
Join our 2025 webinar where we will provide an update on the new electric energy technology projects that we’ve been working on. Summit topics include HVAC and Water Heating, Whole Buildings and Process Loads, Lighting, Plug Loads, Appliances, and Portfolio Enhancements.
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Join CalNEXT as we participate in ET Summit 2024. We’ll be hosting multiple sessions on both days of the event where we will discuss technology transfer, CalNEXT program information, and key projects to decarbonizing California homes and businesses. Be sure to visit our booth if you have additional questions about the program. For more details on our sessions, view the program.
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Get a peek behind the curtain of how CalNEXT handles the scanning and screening process when it comes to ideas and projects submitted to the program! This webinar will provide transparency regarding the scanning and screening process, show the types of ideas and projects that are being scanned, and provide more guidance for stakeholders wanting to submit ideas or projects to CalNEXT.
AESP WEBINAR
The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) is hosting the CalNEXT: Technology Lightning Round webinar. This webinar will provide background on CalNEXT and a lightning round of presentations on three completed and three in-progress studies.
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CalNEXT will be hosting our next webinar on efficient condensing units and evaporators for contractors and other decision-makers in the refrigeration industry. Discover how high-efficiency solutions can boost business and increase customer satisfaction.
Conference Panel
Join CalNEXT as we participate in the 2024 AESP Annual Conference from February 5 – 8 in San Antonio, Texas. During the event, Teddy Kisch will be representing CalNEXT on the panel “Moving From Demonstration To Deployment: The Shifting Role of Emerging Tech in the Age of Decarbonization, Demand Management, and Grid Infrastructure” on February 7 at 1 p.m.
Conference
Join us at CEDMC’s Fall Conference in Oakland, CA, and connect with us at our sponsored reception on November 7 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. We look forward to discussing critical policy matters with you on topics such as energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization!
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We are looking for Idea and Project Submissions for short-turnaround projects to support the 2024 portfolio. Join our RFI Q4 webinar to learn more ahead of the submission deadline of November 30, 2023.
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Join our webinar and learn about CalNEXT’s ongoing Technology Support Research and Technology Development Research projects, their impacts on utility portfolios, and additional research ideas that can complement ongoing projects.
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Join CalNEXT as we participate in the ET Summit 2023. We’ll be hosting a session both days of the event and covering details of the CalNEXT program along with highlighting a couple of successful projects. After Tuesday’s session, join our breakout room to network with the CalNEXT Program Team from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. PT.
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We are looking for ideas that inform current or future utility programs. We will share why we are prioritizing these technologies, opportunities, considerations, and the value of engaging with CalNEXT.
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CalNEXT will be hosting a webinar to inform contractors and other decision-makers about efficient condensing units and evaporators. This session offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the program, the measure’s definition, and the measure’s potential.
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Conference Session
Join our session Bringing emerging lighting technologies to the mass market: What are the drivers and how can you be involved? presented by Yao-Jung Wen (CalNEXT/Energy Solutions), Axel Pearson (Integrated Lighting Campaign), and Chris Wolgamott (NEEA). Session code L23S13
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We are looking for ideas that support Plug Loads & Appliances, specifically commercial or residential dryers. We will share why we are prioritizing these technologies, opportunities, considerations, and the value of engaging with CalNEXT.
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Request For Ideas (RFI) Q1 2023
We are looking for ideas that support Plug Loads & Appliances (specifically Dryers) and Process Loads (Smart Manufacturing & Controls). We will share why we are prioritizing these technologies, opportunities, considerations, and the value of engaging with CalNEXT.
Online event
CleanStart Perspectives are short online conversations to connect the greater Sacramento clean tech entrepreneurship community and share insights, experiences, and outlooks. CalNEXT is a featured guest, sharing our perspective on what entrepreneurs and innovators can do to thrive and grow.
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2022 Projects Summit
Approved TSR and TDR Projects
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Technology Focus
A deep dive into appliances and plug loads, lighting, and process load technologies
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Technology Focus
A deep dive into HVAC, water heating, and whole building technologies
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Technology Priorities for CalNEXT
Gain insight into the electric emerging technology areas we are prioritizing.
Do you have what we’re looking for? This webinar will focus on outlining the Technology Priority Maps (TPMs) and the types of technologies that will qualify for support and resources. Anyone interested in participating in the program supporting the development and implementation of emerging electric technologies is encouraged to attend.
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Introduction to CalNEXT
Learn more about getting your electric technology project off the ground.
We know you have ideas, big ideas. This webinar is for anyone interested in participating in the program supporting the development and implementation of emerging electric energy technologies. Join us for an introduction to the program and processes, and all you need to know to apply. This virtual event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
