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Tag: blackouts

gas power station
Posted inMy Turn

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

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 29, 2021March 26, 2021

Gov. Newsom must step in and get the California Public Utility Commission back on track to achieve clean energy targets.

Posted inWhatMatters

Texas blackouts put California in spotlight

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven February 18, 2021February 18, 2021
energy
Posted inMy Turn

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

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 4, 2021February 4, 2021
Posted inMy Turn

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

Avatar by Guest Commentary January 7, 2021January 6, 2021
grid
Posted inMy Turn

California’s electric grid needs an overhaul

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 23, 2020December 22, 2020
Posted inMy Turn

Some lessons for Newsom and Democrats from the last recall effort

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 14, 2020December 14, 2020
Posted inMy Turn

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

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 3, 2020December 2, 2020
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Blackouts reveal lapses in power supply

Avatar by Dan Walters October 18, 2020October 14, 2020
Posted inMy Turn

California’s energy system should be resilient, flexible and affordable

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 12, 2020October 10, 2020
storage batteries
Posted inMy Turn

Tapping into solar-charged batteries could help prevent blackouts

Avatar by Guest Commentary September 19, 2020September 17, 2020

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