Energy

Commentary

California could lead the nation in offshore wind energy

Here’s why environmental justice experts and advocates from organized labor think California needs to go all in on offshore wind farms.

By Guest Commentary • March 25, 2021

Commentary

The paradox of the California condor

A first-of-its-kind proposal to mitigate condor collisions with wind turbines places the trade-off for renewable energy in stark perspective.

By Guest Commentary • March 22, 2021

Climate Change

California rates a grade of ‘C’ on climate action

Despite all that we experienced last year, I’m still hopeful that California can once more lead the nation and world with climate solutions.

By Guest Commentary • March 18, 2021

WhatMatters

Delays emerge in Blue Shield vaccine rollout

This week, 10 counties in the inland portions of Central and Southern California were slated to transition to the new vaccine distribution system helmed by Blue Shield — but limited communication, technical challenges and lack of transparency have resulted in delays for at least three counties. Meanwhile, the state is overhauling its equity program after […]

By Emily Hoeven • February 25, 2021

WhatMatters

California’s climate goals likely out of reach

Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, February 24. Two reports cast doubt California is unlikely to meet its ambitious climate goals, two reports released Tuesday show. The first, from California State Auditor Elaine Howle, doesn’t mince words: “The state will fall short of meeting the 2030 goal” of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from […]

By Emily Hoeven • February 24, 2021

WhatMatters

Texas blackouts put California in spotlight

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, February 18. Power grid challenges loom California’s rolling blackouts last summer are back in the national spotlight due to the collapse of Texas’ electric grid amid a record-breaking winter storm — underscoring the discrepancy between the two states’ stances on energy and climate change, as well as the challenges they […]

By Emily Hoeven • February 18, 2021

Commentary

Here’s how California can cut affordable housing costs

As the California Energy Commission prepares a building code update, a debate rages about all-electric homes vs. natural gas.

By Guest Commentary • February 9, 2021

Commentary

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

The move to renewables isn’t just about fighting climate change, it’s about stopping energy pollution in low-income communities.

By Guest Commentary • February 4, 2021

WhatMatters

CA’s environmental agenda gets new energy

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, January 28. EJ groups flex muscle President Joe Biden on Wednesday issued a lengthy executive order on the environment and climate change, paving the way for California to advance its ambitious agenda even as numerous roadblocks remain. Among Biden’s directives was a moratorium on new oil and gas leases on […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 28, 2021

Commentary

California can lead the nation in making solar energy even cleaner

As California decarbonizes its grid and transportation, it can also decarbonize the industrial supply chain for solar energy.

By Guest Commentary • January 28, 2021