PROGRAM DESIGN
California SEM Program Design & M&V Guides
A consistent foundation for statewide energy management.
THE CONTEXT
One framework.
Consistent delivery.
SDC created and supported California’s statewide Strategic Energy Management program through design and measurement guidance. The work drives to achieve effective program structure, participant engagement, and energy-performance measurement in one practical framework.
What the work covers
- A structured SEM program model aligned with national practice.
- Guidance for participant engagement and energy-team development.
- Measurement and verification guidance using energy-performance modeling.
- Alignment with ISO 50001 principles and California’s program context.
Why it matters
The guides support consistent delivery across utilities and provide a clear path for participating organizations to improve energy performance.
YOUR NEXT PROGRAM DECISION
Make your next step
an impactful one.
Tell us where you are. We’ll help you consider what comes next.
Guides & resources
Public guidance and reports developed or supported by SDC. Select a PDF to open or save the document.
California SEM Program Design Guide Core SEM and Graduate Pathway — PDF ↗