November 26, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

EVgo
Survey Captures Driver Discontent with EV Charging Stations
Electric Vehicle drivers in California are finding that charging their cars at public stations isn't always as easy as they'd like, a new survey says.
CPUC
California PUC Adopts Stricter GHG Reduction Plan
The California PUC ordered the electric sector to reduce greenhouse gasses and adopted a plan to add 40 GW of new clean resources at a cost of $49 billion.
State of California
CARB Preparing Full Course of ZEV Rules for 2022
CARB could adopt by year-end several regulations intended to speed the transition to zero-emission vehicles, including the Advanced Clean Cars II rules.
Shutterstock
CARB Promises Closer Look at Biomethane Role in LCFS
Prompted by a petition from environmental justice groups, California will look at the role of dairy-manure biomethane in the state’s low-carbon fuel standard.
Shutterstock
California PUC Weighs Changes to Contentious Solar Plan
The California Public Utilities Commission put a controversial net-metering plan for rooftop solar on hold "until further notice" as it considers revisions.
Palm Springs Nissan
Calif. EV Incentive Comes with Tax Bill, Some Residents Find
Low-income residents in certain parts of California are finding their EV incentives are accompanied by a tax liability.
Shutterstock
California PUC Postpones Net Metering Plan
The California Public Utilities Commission won't take up a highly controversial rooftop solar plan on Jan. 27, as expected, after an outpouring of criticism.
Orange EV
Concerns Arise over EV Truck Impact on California Grid Reliability
As CARB moves toward requirements to electrify truck fleets, concerns are surfacing about the demands large EVs will put on an already-strained grid.
Shutterstock
California PUC Takes Heat on Rooftop Solar Plan
The CPUC heard hours of public testimony on its proposal to cut subsidies for rooftop solar as movie stars, a billionaire and an NBA legend weighed in.
Republic Services
New California Laws Help Electrify Cars, Houses
Laws that take effect this year could increase EV charging infrastructure, promote building decarbonization and convert more organic waste to biomethane.

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