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Will California keep the lights on when Diablo Canyon shuts down?

by Guest Commentary May 18, 2021May 17, 2021

California has no time to spare in developing new, clean energy resources before its last nuclear power plant closes in 2024-25.

Beach goers set up an umbrella in Huntington Beach during a sweltering heat wave over Labor Day weekend on Sept. 5, 2020. Photo by Jae C. Hong, AP Photo

Getting hotter: More blackouts on the way?

by Emily Hoeven May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

energy storage

To keep the lights on, here’s how California should plan for the extraordinary

by Guest Commentary April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

gas power station

Regulators are undermining California’s transition to 100% clean energy

by Guest Commentary March 29, 2021March 26, 2021

Texas blackouts put California in spotlight

by Emily Hoeven February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

energy

Development of clean energy should be linked to needs and benefits of low-income communities

by Guest Commentary February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Assembly Republican leader: Now is the time for the Legislature to lead by solving problems

by Guest Commentary January 7, 2021January 6, 2021

grid

California’s electric grid needs an overhaul

by Guest Commentary December 23, 2020December 22, 2020

Some lessons for Newsom and Democrats from the last recall effort

by Guest Commentary December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

With the election over, how do we achieve real change?

by Guest Commentary December 3, 2020December 2, 2020