September 29, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

CARB
New Draft of Advanced Clean Cars II Would Speed ZEV Sales
CARB has released a new draft of its proposed Advanced Clean Cars II regulation featuring a faster ramp up to 100% ZEV sales in 2035.
Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association
CARB Seeks More Inclusive Clean Cars 4 All
California officials are looking to expand the Clean Cars 4 All program in ways that ensure its incentive for low-income residents goes to those who need it most.
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California PUC Tells SoCalGas to Return Ratepayer Money
The California PUC told SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas utility, to return ratepayer funds it inappropriately used to lobby against clean energy programs.
CAISO
California Seeks to Blaze Trail for Long-duration Storage
With grid challenges looming and lithium in short supply, California is looking to accelerate the deployment of non-lithium-ion long-duration storage.
CARB
Big Investments Still Needed to Meet California Dairy Methane Goal
California is about halfway to meeting a 2030 dairy methane reduction target and could face steep costs to get the rest of the way, according to a CARB report.
U.S. Forest Service
California Auditor Criticizes Wildfire Oversight of IOUs
The California State Auditor criticized the oversight of investor-owned utilities' wildfire safety planning and performance by the CPUC and Energy Safety Office.
CARB
CARB: Calif. Must Double Annual Solar Build to Meet GHG Goals
California must more than double the amount of solar capacity built each year compared to its previous maximum build rate to reach net zero by 2045, CARB said.
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PG&E Rate Request Prompts Protests
PG&E is seeking a 23% electric rate increase in 2023-26 on top of the 19% it received this year, eliciting protests from customers and ratepayer advocates.
BYD
CARB to Replenish Zero-emission Truck Fund with $430M
California has sweetened the pot for a popular incentive program intended to fuel the purchase of zero-emissions trucks.
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California Takes Steps to Decarbonize Gas
The state Energy Commission adopted a key report and opened a proceeding aimed at decarbonizing the natural gas sector, including with heat pumps and hydrogen.

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