California lawmakers proposed a vague $21 billion climate and energy budget for FY 22-23 that would defer Gov. Gavin Newsom's specific plans, pending talks.

The Senate and Assembly passed bills to speed transmission development and lower costs as lawmakers tried to help the state meet its renewable power goals.

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

Bills sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom include measures on offshore wind planning and controlling GHG emissions from cement manufacturing.

The Biden administration announced plans to offer leases for California’s first offshore wind areas, plots big enough for 4.6 GW of generation.

Some California lawmakers want the woody biomass from forest thinning efforts to be used for electricity generation.

Fellow Democrats are questioning California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to spend $1.5 billion to accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles.

Legislators in Sacramento introduced bills to ban natural gas from new construction, promote hydrogen as a fuel source and increase DR to head off blackouts

PG&E said it had completed its bankruptcy restructuring, one day after California enacted a law allowing the state to take over the utility if it fails to obey PUC rules.

Lawmakers advanced a measure that would let the state appoint a receiver or take over PG&E if the utility fails to provide safe and reliable service.