January 7, 2025

California

CARB
New Draft of Advanced Clean Cars II Would Speed ZEV Sales
CARB has released a new draft of its proposed Advanced Clean Cars II regulation featuring a faster ramp up to 100% ZEV sales in 2035.
Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association
CARB Seeks More Inclusive Clean Cars 4 All
California officials are looking to expand the Clean Cars 4 All program in ways that ensure its incentive for low-income residents goes to those who need it most.
CAISO
California Seeks to Blaze Trail for Long-duration Storage
With grid challenges looming and lithium in short supply, California is looking to accelerate the deployment of non-lithium-ion long-duration storage.
Principle Power
West Coast Wind Faces Big Challenges
The Pacific Offshore Wind Summit addressed the challenges of a West Coast wind industry that needs improved ports, transmission and enormous floating turbines.
CARB
Big Investments Still Needed to Meet California Dairy Methane Goal
California is about halfway to meeting a 2030 dairy methane reduction target and could face steep costs to get the rest of the way, according to a CARB report.
CARB
CARB: Calif. Must Double Annual Solar Build to Meet GHG Goals
California must more than double the amount of solar capacity built each year compared to its previous maximum build rate to reach net zero by 2045, CARB said.
U.S. Forest Service
FERC Rejects PG&E Bid to Raise Profits
FERC rebuffed a request by PG&E for a 13% return on equity based on its financial risks from wildfires and the state's aggressive decarbonization efforts.
BYD
CARB to Replenish Zero-emission Truck Fund with $430M
California has sweetened the pot for a popular incentive program intended to fuel the purchase of zero-emissions trucks.
Shutterstock
CAISO Approves $3B Transmission Plan
CAISO's board adopted a 10-year transmission plan that dwarfs recent efforts, with renewable energy and reliability concerns driving the increase.
Shutterstock
California Takes Steps to Decarbonize Gas
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.

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