Energy

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Labeling it ‘rushed’ and ‘lousy,’ California lawmakers OK Newsom’s power plan

The governor's plan irritated legislators who objected to the last-minute brokering of the deal and its reliance on fossil fuels to keep the lights on.

에 의해 줄리 카트 • 6월 27, 2022

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Climate-friendly cement? California takes on a high-carbon industry

An outsized source of greenhouse gases, California cement companies are trying creative climate solutions to meet mandates. But they are seeking state help.

에 의해 Nadia Lopez • 6월 27, 2022

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Legislators, Newsom negotiating behind closed doors over energy deal

Environmentalists and clean-energy experts say Newsom is pushing to give the Energy Commission sole control over siting of energy plants, usurping local control. The deal also would prolong the life of natural gas plants.

에 의해 줄리 카트 그리고 레이첼 베커 • 6월 23, 2022

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Electricity use would surge under California’s new climate plan

Hundreds of people lined up today to voice concerns about California’s sweeping new climate strategy at a public hearing. Without massive investments in clean energy, air board officials warned that more fossil fuels will be needed to power electric cars and ensure a reliable power grid.

에 의해 Nadia Lopez • 6월 23, 2022

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California needs to keep Diablo Canyon Power Plant running

Our state will need Diablo Canyon’s electrical generation to keep the lights on, and Gov. Gavin Newsom should be leading the charge to accomplish that.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 5월 27, 2022

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State unveils new climate change blueprint packed with strategies tackling fossil fuels

Under the new scoping plan, California would almost eliminate oil and shift to renewable sources. But where’s the update on the controversial polluting-trading market known as cap and trade?

에 의해 Nadia Lopez • 5월 11, 2022

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Use cheaper energy rates to galvanize consumers into going electric 

California’s electricity rates are high because of years of expensive decisions. New demand for environmentally beneficial electricity should not be saddled with those legacy costs.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 4월 22, 2022

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State faces heavy lifting to become carbon neutral, but it can be done

Meeting climate goals while maintaining a reliable electric grid will require a range of strategies, abundant resources for research and development and political willpower.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 4월 20, 2022

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California contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?

California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas. That move wouldn’t necessarily prop up demand for gas — economists say people may use the money to buy other things.

에 의해 Grace Gedye • 3월 28, 2022

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The need to improve transmission of clean power to homes, businesses

Two bills will tackle transmission issues for clean energy and give us a chance to build our way out of the climate crisis.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 3월 28, 2022