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Tag: California’s Electricity Grid

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inDan Walters

Blackouts reveal our power shortage

Avatar 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
Posted inClimate Change

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

Avatar 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
Posted inEnvironment

Five things to know about microgrids

Avatar by Julie Cart November 1, 2019October 31, 2019
California wildfire utility blackouts PG&E and SDG&E
Posted inCalifornia Dream

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

Avatar by Claire Trageser, KPBS October 23, 2019October 25, 2019
Posted inWhatMatters

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

Dan Morain by Dan Morain October 14, 2019October 14, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Future disasters, future power, future Trump relations

Dan Morain by Dan Morain February 14, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

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

Dan Morain by Dan Morain January 22, 2019
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