December 29, 2024

California

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Study Finds Adding More Hydrogen to Natural Gas Raises Risks
A study commissioned by the California PUC warns that more than 5% of hydrogen blended with natural gas can increase the risks of leaks and metal degradation.
California CORE
Funds Going Quickly in Calif. Clean Off-road Voucher Program
A California program to encourage the purchase of zero-emission off-road equipment has handed out more than $100 million in incentives since reopening.
Principle Power
Newsom Calls for ‘Bolder’ Climate Action in California
The state agency drawing up California’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 should take “even bolder action” on climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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California PUC Opens ‘Critical’ Demand Flexibility Proceeding
The California PUC opened a proceeding on demand flexibility as a way to address the state's electric reliability crisis and limit solar curtailment.
EVgo
NERC, WECC to Examine EV Charging Risks to Grid Reliability
NERC, WECC and the California Mobility Center agreed to form a working group to examine the reliability risks of EV charging loads on the bulk power system.
Lyft
California Wealth Tax for EVs Heads to Ballot
An initiative that proposes taxing wealthy Californians to provide a dedicated funding source for EV rebates and charging qualified for November's ballot.
Oregon DEQ
Oregon Moving to Adopt California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Rules
Oregon is setting a course to adopt proposed California regulations that would require both states to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
Nikola
California Program Seeks Applicants for Hydrogen Fueling Projects
A "first-of-its-kind" California program to incentivize medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure is now accepting applications for hydrogen fueling projects.
EKM Metering
California PUC Approves New Resource Adequacy Construct
The California PUC approved changes to the state’s resource adequacy requirements meant to bolster its ability to withstand extreme weather.
Opinion Dynamics
California Study Takes Read on Heat Pump Views
A California study examines what it will take to encourage residents — and builders — to adopt heat pump appliances.

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