November 23, 2024

California Energy Commission (CEC)

California Lithium Extraction Plans Advance
Berkshire Hathaway Energy to break ground on a California demonstration plant to extract lithium from brine pumped from geothermal wells.
Developer: 10 GW of Offshore Wind Insufficient for California
California’s goal of 100% renewables by 2045 makes a suggested offshore wind development target of at least 10 GW insufficient, a major developer said.
BOEM to Offer Leases for California Offshore Wind
The Biden administration announced plans to offer leases for California’s first offshore wind areas, plots big enough for 4.6 GW of generation.
‘Lithium Valley’ Could Accelerate California EV Sector Growth
California’s job growth in electric transportation is accelerating, a trend that could be further fueled by extraction of lithium from the Salton Sea.
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CAISO Launches 20-year Transmission Planning Process
CAISO kicked off an extended 20-year transmission planning process to support the state’s clean energy goals.
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Study Examines Drivers Who Unplug from EVs
A new study showed that about one in five Californians who bought a plug-in electric vehicle between 2012 and 2018 later discontinued their EV ownership.
Wheeling Debate Tests West, CAISO CEO Says
CAISO stakeholders are still wary of the new proposed wheel-through provisions the ISO has submitted to FERC for clarity on the complex issue.
CEC Funds Cutting Edge Load Flexibility Project
The CEC has taken a step toward making millions of households part of demand response efforts designed to avoid blackouts.
Wildfires Bolster Case for Biomass Energy in California
Some California lawmakers want the woody biomass from forest thinning efforts to be used for electricity generation.
NARUC Report Examines California RA Problems
A NARUC report says California will need to use more advanced planning methods to ensure resource adequacy with an ever-growing reliance on renewables.

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