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Hydrogen for FCEVs Gets Big Boost in California
The California Energy Commission allocated up to $116 million to install fueling stations for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles.
California Lithium Extraction Plan Advances
A proposal to extract lithium for battery production in California moved forward when the CEC named members of a panel to address the plan.
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CPUC’s Randolph Named CARB Chair
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Liane Randolph, a member of the state’s Public Utilities Commission, as the next chair of CARB.
UPDATED: PG&E Gets $1.3B Rate Hike, Cancels Mass Blackouts
PG&E canceled its anticipated blackouts after saying it might shut off power to nearly 400,000 residents to prevent wildfires.
PG&E Faces ‘Enhanced Oversight’ by CPUC
The California PUC might implement the strict regimen of oversight and enforcement that PG&E agreed to last year as part of its bankruptcy plan.
CPUC Tries to Head off Summer Blackouts
The California Public Utilities Commission opened a proceeding to help prevent summer blackouts like those in August and September.
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Struggling PG&E Nabs CMS Energy’s CEO
CMS Energy CEO Patti Poppe will depart the Michigan-based utility to become CEO of California’s besieged PG&E, the companies announced.
PG&E Working to Improve Safety Blackouts
PG&E acknowledged it needs to get better at notifying local authorities and customers before shutting off power to prevent wildfires.
Former CPUC President Calls for CAISO Probe
Former CPUC President Loretta Lynch said Ca. should review the rolling blackouts of mid-August and potential market manipulation in CAISO.
CPUC Stops IOU Energy Efficiency Incentives
The CPUC voted unanimously to enact a moratorium on a longstanding program that provides $30 million to $75 million annually to shareholders.

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