September 29, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

PG&E
Diablo Canyon Extension Effort Gears up
The movement to keep PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open 10 years past its planned retirement date in 2025 has gained momentum and essential support.
Bay Area Metro
CARB Names New Top Executive
The California Air Resources Board has named Steven Cliff, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as CARB’s new executive officer.
Principle Power
California Adopts Country’s Most Ambitious OSW Targets
The mood was almost euphoric as the CEC adopted the nation’s most ambitious long-term offshore wind goals, targeting up to 5 GW by 2030 and 25 GW by 2045.
CAISO
Transwest Express Seeks to Join CAISO
A transmission line meant to carry 3,000 MW of Wyoming wind energy to California wants to join CAISO, but the ISO's process is raising concerns.
Shutterstock
California PUC Adopts Submetering for EV Charging
The California PUC adopted a submetering protocol to let EV owners be billed at lower rates for charging, the first such program in the nation.
Principle Power
California Boosts Offshore Wind Goals
The California Energy Commission issued a draft report that could double the state's offshore wind targets for 2045 in response to stakeholder comments.
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California Sees First V2G Reliability Project
San Diego Gas & Electric and its partners launched the first interconnected vehicle-to-grid project to offer support during energy emergencies.
Ikea
CARB Awaits EPA Decision on Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
California regulators are awaiting approval from the EPA for a rule that would require an increasing percentage of trucks sold in the state to be zero emission.
Shutterstock
Study Finds Adding More Hydrogen to Natural Gas Raises Risks
A study commissioned by the California PUC warns that more than 5% of hydrogen blended with natural gas can increase the risks of leaks and metal degradation.
California CORE
Funds Going Quickly in Calif. Clean Off-road Voucher Program
A California program to encourage the purchase of zero-emission off-road equipment has handed out more than $100 million in incentives since reopening.

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