Energy

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California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’

Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 7월 16, 2024

환경

California has just approved a new blueprint for offshore wind. The massive projects will cost billions

Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast, and requiring 26 ports along the coast.

에 의해 줄리 카트 • 7월 10, 2024

정치

‘Nothing will be protected’ — how California environmentalists killed a plan to fast-track ‘green’ energy

Nearly every major environmental group in California opposed the bill, which would have modified the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters said it would have helped free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents feared it would damage state parks.

에 의해 라이언 사발로우 • 7월 3, 2024

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How California can rewrite the extraction business model and boost Salton Sea communities

The Salton Sea region has long been a vital part of California's farm industry. In the coming years, it will also be critical for the state's water supply and global lithium production. A proposed climate bond offers key investments to solidify that future.

By Silvia Paz • 6월 12, 2024

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How California’s new fixed utility charge got its sneaky start in the Legislature

California's Public Utilities Commission has approved a new electric power billing plan based on incomes. Its controversial mostly because of the sneaky way in which the Legislature authorized it.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 5월 15, 2024

주택

Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won’t vary with power use

California utilities will shift billing to a fixed fee starting in 2025. Most Californians won’t see much change, or will have a lower bill.

에 의해 벤 크리스토퍼 • 5월 9, 2024

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California schools can’t keep pace with utility bills. Solar energy offers a needed lifeline

New regulations made new solar installations financially unviable for school districts where utility bills remain a top budget expense. A legislative fix, Senate Bill 1374, could help restore the incentives.

By Sam Davis and Hugh Awtrey • 5월 7, 2024

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The children affected by Aliso Canyon’s historic gas leak are voting age. They want California to ban fracking

Many of the Southern California children that were affected by the Aliso Canyon gas leak are now registering to vote for the first time and are looking for election candidates to back an outright ban on fracking.

By Emma Kavcioglu • 4월 22, 2024

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A plan to change your utility rates is dividing California environmentalists. Here’s why

The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.

에 의해 벤 크리스토퍼 • 4월 19, 2024

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As PG&E bills skyrocket, will California lawmakers hold anyone accountable?

More than 1 million PG&E customers are behind on their utility bills as California lawmakers consider warring proposals to lower costs. After the state approved a series of rate hikes in recent months, will the company or utility regulators be held accountable?

에 의해 Julie Lynem • 4월 10, 2024