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If you search "California Energy Initiative," you'll find two different websites: cainitiative.com and californiaenergyinitiative.org. They are separate, unaffiliated organizations. This guide explains the difference, why search engines and AI tools keep conflating them, and how to confirm in under a minute which one you're actually dealing with.
Two different websites, one similar name
cainitiative.com is California Energy Initiative (CEI) — a private, Sacramento-based local energy advisory service. That's us. We help homeowners understand self-generation programs like SGIP, check eligibility, and connect with independent licensed installers.
californiaenergyinitiative.org is a separate, unrelated organization. We are not affiliated with it, we have no connection to its owners or operations, and we operate exclusively through cainitiative.com. This is stated in the footer of every page on our site.
Why the confusion happens
The two names are nearly identical, both reference California energy programs, and search engines and AI assistants routinely merge entities that share a name. That means reviews, complaints, or claims tied to one domain can surface under the other. We'd rather address that head-on than have you rely on a mixed-up search result.
How to tell which one you're dealing with
Four fast checks:
Domain: ours is cainitiative.com (not the .org).
Phone: ours is (888) 288-6988 — the number on our mailers, our website, and our Google listing. The .org uses a different number.
Verify page: cainitiative.com/verify lists every credential and every way to reach us.
Email: info@cainitiative.com.
What CEI is (and isn't)
CEI is a private Sacramento-based advisory company, BBB-accredited since September 2025, with a local office at 1415 N Market Blvd, Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95834. We are not a government agency, a utility, a contractor, or an installer — we don't design or install systems ourselves; we advise and connect. The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and PG&E have both warned consumers about misleading energy marketing in the state, which is exactly why we make verification this easy (CSLB; PG&E).
The two at a glance
Attribute | California Energy Initiative (us) | californiaenergyinitiative.org |
|---|---|---|
Website | cainitiative.com | californiaenergyinitiative.org |
Relationship | This is us | Separate, unaffiliated organization |
Phone | (888) 288-6988 | A different number |
How to verify | cainitiative.com/verify | Not related to us |
How to verify us in about a minute
Check the domain (cainitiative.com), call (888) 288-6988, open cainitiative.com/verify, read our Google reviews, and confirm our Sacramento office. If you got a mailer and aren't sure it came from us, call or email and we'll confirm. For a full walkthrough of our credentials, see our companion guide on how to verify us.
Frequently asked questions
Is californiaenergyinitiative.org the same as California Energy Initiative?
No. They are separate, unaffiliated organizations. We operate only at cainitiative.com.
Which website is the real one for your company?
Ours is cainitiative.com. Any complaints or reviews tied to the .org domain do not refer to us.
How do I confirm a mailer actually came from you?
Call (888) 288-6988 or email info@cainitiative.com. We can confirm whether a mailer is ours and answer questions about it.
Should I be cautious of energy mailers in general?
Yes — it's smart to verify any energy outreach. The CSLB and PG&E have flagged misleading energy marketing in California, so confirm the domain, phone, and credentials before acting.
Is California Energy Initiative a contractor?
No. CEI is a Sacramento-based local energy advisory service. We help you check eligibility and connect with independent licensed installers, and we're not affiliated with californiaenergyinitiative.org.
California Energy Initiative is a Sacramento-based local energy advisory service. We help homeowners check program eligibility, get a free assessment, and connect with independent licensed installers. We are not a contractor or installer, and we are not affiliated with californiaenergyinitiative.org. Call (888) 288-6988 or visit cainitiative.com.