California Agencies & Legislature

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.
Principle Power
Newsom Calls for ‘Bolder’ Climate Action in California
The state agency drawing up California’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 should take “even bolder action” on climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Shutterstock
California PUC Opens ‘Critical’ Demand Flexibility Proceeding
The California PUC opened a proceeding on demand flexibility as a way to address the state's electric reliability crisis and limit solar curtailment.
Nikola
California Program Seeks Applicants for Hydrogen Fueling Projects
A "first-of-its-kind" California program to incentivize medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure is now accepting applications for hydrogen fueling projects.
California Energy Commission
California to Pass Sweeping Energy Policy Changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom was expected to sign legislation that would expedite permitting for new generation storage and possibly extend the life of aging gas plants.
CARB
Reduced Driving a Hard Sell in GHG Plan, CARB Finds
Reducing the number of miles driven by Californians is a challenging goal given the state's car-centric transportation system and urban sprawl.
EKM Metering
California PUC Approves New Resource Adequacy Construct
The California PUC approved changes to the state’s resource adequacy requirements meant to bolster its ability to withstand extreme weather.
PG&E
California PUC Approves PG&E Regionalization Plan
The CPUC approved a PG&E plan to create five operational regions to improve safety and responsiveness, a key part of the utility's bankruptcy reorganization.

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