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Tag: Renewable Energy

Can we have a power grid that is both renewable and reliable?

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 27, 2020October 26, 2020

Solar, wind and batteries are critical to California’s clean energy future, but they are not enough. Here’s how to diversify the state’s renewable energy portfolio.

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California needs to accelerate efforts to achieve clean energy goals

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 2, 2020October 2, 2020
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Tapping into solar-charged batteries could help prevent blackouts

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

California’s blackout déjà vu – and the need for more generation and sufficient storage

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 24, 2020August 21, 2020

Reclassify hydropower now – as renewable energy

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 20, 2020August 20, 2020
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Solving California’s heat-induced rolling blackouts with clean energy innovation

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 20, 2020August 20, 2020
Electric Pylons in the foothills of San Gabriel mountains outside of Los Angeles. Image via iStock

Answers to 7 burning questions about California’s rolling blackouts

Avatar by Julie Cart August 19, 2020August 19, 2020
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Blackouts reveal our power shortage

Avatar by Dan Walters August 19, 2020August 18, 2020

Regulators loosen California’s groundbreaking rule to require residential rooftop solar

Avatar by Carlyn Kranking February 20, 2020February 21, 2020

Newsom’s new spending plan, and what became of Schwarzenegger’s ‘hydrogen highway’

Dan Morain by Dan Morain January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

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