The Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of energy to meet the state's needs, while protecting public health, safety and the environment. Activities include permitting energy facilities, assessing current and future energy demands and resources, developing energy efficiency standards and implementing programs to reduce wasteful and inefficient use of energy, stimulating development of alternative sources of energy such as wind, solar and biomass, and non-petroleum transportation fuels, analyzing transportation fuel supplies, prices and trends, and maintaining capabilities to respond to energy emergencies.