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Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Research Solicitations
RollingVaries by solicitationprogram invests over $130M/year across all topicsEPIC issues Grant Funding Opportunities on a rolling basis rather than one annual cycle. As of August 2026 no wildfire- or grid-resilience-specific GFO is open. The EPIC 5 investment plan covering 2026-2030 is still in proceeding, with a public workshop held June 11, 2026 and a Research Concept Input Form open.Deadline / status
Who's eligible
Companies · universities · national labs · public agencies (projects must benefit California electric ratepayers)
About this program
California's ratepayer-funded electricity R&D program. Grid resilience and utility wildfire-ignition technology are recurring topic areas, but funding arrives through individual solicitations rather than a standing wildfire program.
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