California eProcure #0000038224

This opportunity from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) seeks research and consulting services to support energy efficiency planning and market analysis. - Government Buyer: - California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and consulting services in two main areas: - Potential and Goals: Support for energy savings forecasting and goal-setting for Program Administrators - Industry and Market Studies: Analysis of energy efficiency market dynamics, barriers, and opportunities - Services include environmental management, market research, stakeholder analysis, project management, business intelligence consulting, energy/utility consulting, and regional development planning (UNSPSC codes: 77102000, 80141500, 80171500, 83101800, 83101900, 77101505, 80101508, 80101604, 80141509, 81101516, 83101901, 93142101) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Research must align with developments in Integrated Resources Planning, Distributed Energy Resources Cost Effectiveness proceedings, and state legislation (e.g., SB350, AB 802) - No unique licensing or service area requirements specified - Place of Performance: - Services are for the California Public Utilities Commission; no specific delivery location or federal facility is identified

This solicitation from the Public Utilities Commission covers two research areas: Potential and Goals, and Industry and Market Studies. The Potential and Goals research supports forecasting activities to determine energy savings potential to inform goal setting for Program Administrators, influenced by legislative and regulatory developments. The Industry and Market Studies research aims to improve understanding of energy efficiency market dynamics, barriers, and opportunities to enhance program design and targeting. The contract involves various environmental, market research, and consulting services related to energy conservation and utilities.