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Blackouts reveal our power shortage

by Dan Walters August 19, 2020August 18, 2020

California has a shortage of electrical energy that’s resulting in blackouts during a severe heat wave. Warnings about the shortage were ignored.

A concrete batch plant near Sacramento, California

Clean up cars and cement industry to reach California’s climate goals, report says

by Rachel Becker January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

The microgrid, or small energy system, that powers the California desert town of Borrego Springs is seen from above. Photo courtesy of San Diego Gas & Electric

Five things to know about microgrids

by Julie Cart November 1, 2019October 31, 2019

California wildfire utility blackouts PG&E and SDG&E

California Dream

Is it fair to blast PG&E for not managing blackouts like SDG&E?

by Claire Trageser, KPBS October 23, 2019October 25, 2019

Assessing Gavin Newsom’s first legislative session, why no microgrids, and a hole in California’s gun laws

by Dan Morain October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Future disasters, future power, future Trump relations

by Dan Morain February 14, 2019

Newsletters, WhatMatters

Will an early primary help Harris? Plus, fighting PG&E bankruptcy

by Dan Morain January 22, 2019