November 26, 2024

California Agencies & Legislature

Public Policy Institute of California
CEC to Issue Emergency Gas Generation Permits
The California Energy Commission decided to issue emergency licenses for gas generators of 10 MW or more as the state faces up to a 3,500 MW shortfall.
California Energy Commission
California Investing in Lithium-ion Battery Recycling
The California Energy Commission is funding battery recycling efforts to deal with the anticipated need to dispose of 60,000 metric tons by 2048.
Southern California Edison
CARB Plan Aims to Broaden Access to ZEVs
A California Air Resources Board proposal would give car manufacturers a new way to earn ZEV credits under the state’s Advanced Clean Cars program.
Shutterstock
California Energy Commission Adopts 2022 Building Code
The California Energy Commission approved a major update to the state's building code, establishing new requirements for houses and business buildings.
First Solar
California Renewables Could Cover 813,000 Acres
California’s push to 100% clean energy by 2045 will require an area roughly the size of the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco combined.
CARB
California GHGs Decline 1.7% in 2019
Increased use of renewable diesel and greater availability of hydropower helped California cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 1.7% in 2019.
Shutterstock
California Needs New Transmission for 100% Clean Energy
The West needs new transmission near term and far more in the long term for California to meets its goal to provide customers with 100% clean energy.
CARB
California Air Resources Board Sounds off on Net-zero Roadmap
CARB board members sounded off​​​​ on a scoping plan that will serve as a roadmap for the state to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
California Energy Commission
California PUC Orders Additional 11.5 GW but No Gas
The California PUC ordered an additional 11.5 GW of procurement by mid-decade but backpedaled on a plan to include up to 1,500 MW of fossil fuel generation in the mix.
CARB
California Truck Buyers Snap up $84M in Clean Incentives
California truck buyers snapped up $84 million in state-offered clean vehicle purchase incentives within hours of their release.

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