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Air Regulators 2022 Scoping Plan to Slash Emissions is a Go
The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved Dec. 15 its newest climate plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by...
Accelerated Federal Relicensing of Diablo Protested
Updated Dec. 15 A group of environmental organizations warned the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that fast tracking Pacific Gas & Electric’s...
PacifiCorp to Join ISO’s Proposed Expanded Day Ahead Market, Adding Regional Grid Momentum
Just one day after the California Independent System Operator released its final Extended Day Ahead Market proposal, it announced that...
PG&E Reaping $1B From Feds to Keep Diablo Plant Online Faces Push Back
The U.S. Department of Energy conditionally awarded Pacific Gas & Electric $1.1 billion to extend the life of its 2.2...
Civil Rights Group Sues over CA’s Ban on Gas-Fueled Vehicle Sales
The California Air Resources Board’s rules phasing out in-state sales of new gas powered cars and pick up trucks by...
Klamath Dam Removals are a Go
Federal regulators gave the final green light Nov. 17 for the removal of the dams on the Lower Klamath River....
CA Heads to a “Cal-Phobia”-Free Regional Day Ahead Market and Bigger Plans
California’s power system operator is ready to expand its west-wide real time Western Energy Imbalance Market, or WEIM, California Independent System...
Pacific Coast Leaders Reunite to Accelerate Clean Energy, Prioritize Equity
The heads of the three west coast states and British Columbia renewed and strengthened their vows made five years ago...
East Bay Aggregator Offers App that Automatically Charges EVs Off Peak
East Bay Community Energy announced Oct. 4 that it is offering electric vehicle owners a free app that allows them...
New Laws Okay 100B for Utility Line Undergrounding & Construction CO2 Cuts
Among the numerous energy bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed before the end of September deadline was SB 884, which allows...
PG&E Seeks to Sell 49.9% of its Non-Nuclear Generation
Pacific Gas & Electric seeks utility regulators' approval to sell off nearly 2,800 MW of its 5,600 MW of hydropower...
New Fossil Free Energy Laws Added to the Books
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more energy bills to increase clean electricity resources in California, many with an emphasis on improving...
Newsom Urged to Veto Bill Providing Billion$ to Bury Utility Power Lines
Updated Sept. 22 Ratepayer and local power advocates and others are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reject a bill on...
New Laws to Reduce Heat Wave Impacts
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation creating a warning system in advance of expected intense heat and authorizing local entities to...
In Brief: PG&E Seeks Federal Money for Diablo; Clean Energy Gets a Boost
Pacific Gas & Electric Sept. 2 filed for federal funds to help keep its 2,200 MW Diablo Canyon nuclear plant...
Approved Bills Promote Clean Power, Keep Nuclear Plant Open & Cut Carbon
Gov. Gavin Newsom racked up a series of legislative energy policy wins as the Legislature concluded its 2022 session Aug....
Legislative Update
Bills near the finish line would require corporations with more than $1 billion in revenue to reveal the carbon intensity...
Big Business and Civil Rights Group Protest Newsom’s Climate Proposals
The California Chamber of Commerce and an organization representing civil rights leaders object to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legislative and regulatory...
Risk of “Fukushima-Type Accident” at Diablo Plant Heightened by Lifespan Extension, Analysis Warns
The Diablo Nuclear Plant on California’s Central Coast could keep the power flowing when temperatures spike beyond mid-decade but whether...
CA Proposes $1.4 B Loan to Extend Diablo Nuclear Plant, Alternatives & Grid Reliability Questions Ignored
Pacific Gas & Electric would get a $1.4 billion loan to keep its 2,250 MW Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant...