High-quality data is the foundation of effective decarbonization planning, enabling more accurate forecasting, better system design, and more informed investment decisions. This session will highlight how climate and building data are being leveraged to improve demand forecasting, advance the BIG Database, inform future HVAC design, and support equitable energy planning through the California Energy Commission's Energy Equity Tool.

Moderated by Aleecia Gutierrez, Director of CEC's Energy Assessment Division

Speakers:

• Tony Lee, Southern California Edison  
• Randall Higa, Southern California Edison  
• Lakemariam Worku, Climate Data Specialist, California Energy Commission (CEC)