July 20, 2023

Read this article in English. Cuando una ola de calor histórica de 10 días amenazó con apagones en California el verano pasado, un pequeño distrito escolar del condado de San Diego hizo su parte para ayudar: capturó el exceso de energía de sus autobuses escolares eléctricos y la envió de regreso a la red eléctrica […]

Through bidirectional charging, owners of electric cars can sell energy to the grid or use it to power their homes. But will the technology, which is costly, become widespread?

Idle and orphaned oil wells pose not just a public health risk but could cost an estimated $21.5 billion to clean up. California lawmakers can take several steps to ensure taxpayers are not forced to cover the tab.

Read this article in English. Las facturas de electricidad de California, que ya son algunas de las más altas de la nación, están aumentando, pero los reguladores están debatiendo un nuevo plan para cobrar a los clientes según su nivel de ingresos.  Por lo general, lo que se paga por la electricidad depende de cuánto […]

California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.

With temperatures soaring and air conditioners working overtime, Californians’ electricity bills are peaking as well. Will a contentious new rate proposal help families, especially those living paycheck to paycheck? That’s the big question explored by Wendy Fry of CalMatters’ California Divide team. Last year, the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom passed an energy bill requiring […]