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Sen. Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA, on February 17, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Bernie Sanders’ $100 billion take-over of PG&E will make California’s electricity problem worse

by Guest Commentary February 24, 2020April 19, 2023

Tom Dalzell, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245: Sen. Bernie Sanders released a proposal, originally advanced by the Democratic Socialists of America, to convert PG&E from an investor owned utility to a ward of that state. I am deeply troubled by how it was developed and announced. Sen. Sanders and his team did not consult with us or a single affected worker before announcing this scheme.

California’s true energy crisis: What to do about the electricity grid

by Guest Commentary February 18, 2020April 19, 2023

Power shutdowns have dire consequences on California businesses. Lawmakers should help out, not make it worse

by Guest Commentary February 18, 2020April 19, 2023

Why Gov. Newsom and California Legislature must ban PG&E from giving campaign contributions

by Guest Commentary February 13, 2020April 19, 2023

Wind turbines along highway 580

For a reliable grid, California must capture and store wind and solar energy

by Guest Commentary February 7, 2020April 19, 2023

A Bloom Energy box is shown.

The real reason California was stuck in the dark

by Guest Commentary January 7, 2020April 19, 2023

A better way: Let’s give PG&E’s customers the reins

by Guest Commentary November 18, 2019April 19, 2023

Officials are racing to redesign California's outdated electricity system for a renewable-energy future. Image by gjp311/istock

California needs an action plan to confront wildfires and provide reliable electricity

by Guest Commentary November 18, 2019April 19, 2023

Lightbulb with a glowing wire in the shape of California (series)

California’s ‘smart’ energy future glows on the horizon—but how to get there?

by Julie Cart February 14, 2019April 19, 2023

An emergency operations center stands ready at San Diego Gas & Electric in the event of a threat or attack to the electricity grid in California. Photo by Peggy Peattie for CALmatters

Cyber-sabotage, wildfires, weather—a web of threats to the power supply could leave Californians in the dark

by Julie Cart January 31, 2019April 19, 2023