RFP-25-803 – Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting
California Energy Commission
About this opportunity
Solicitation Type Request for Proposal Solicitation Number RFP-25-803 Solicitation Status Active Division Energy Assessments Program Climate Innovation Program Release Date February 23, 2026 Submission Deadline March 25, 2026, 11:59 pm Questions Deadline March 04, 2026, 5:00 pm Important: For this solicitation, applications will be submitted using the Grant Solicitation System (GSS). For assistance, please see How to Apply using GSS. Purpose To meet California’s energy goals and produce a forecast which accounts for climate change, there is an urgent need to incorporate improved climate data, downscaled projections, and advanced modeling techniques into electricity demand forecasting, system planning tools, and resilience analyses. This solicitation seeks a contractor to provide technical ...