At a California Energy Commission workshop Wednesday, advocates of offshore wind urged state officials to plan for far more wind than is currently contemplated.

The California Energy Commission issued a draft report Friday that would establish goals of building 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 10 to 15 GW by 2045.

With grid challenges looming and lithium in short supply, California is looking to accelerate the deployment of non-lithium-ion long-duration storage.

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.

The California Energy Commission approved a $10.5 million grant for renovations at the Port of Humboldt Bay to support offshore wind activities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom continued reconfiguring the state's energy leadership with changes at the California Energy Commission and in his office.

The California Energy Commission adopted a goal of installing six million electric heat-pump HVAC units and water heaters in homes by 2030.

Laws that take effect this year could increase EV charging infrastructure, promote building decarbonization and convert more organic waste to biomethane.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's FY 21-22 budget plan proposes spending $6.1 billion more on zero-emission vehicles and $1 billion on building electrification.

Western states produced a whirlwind of climate initiatives last year, advancing numerous bills and regulations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.