October 7, 2024

California Energy Commission (CEC)

CPUC Tries to Head off Summer Blackouts
The California Public Utilities Commission opened a proceeding to help prevent summer blackouts like those in August and September.
CREPC-WIRAB
Industry Leaders Talk Diversity in the West
A discussion on diversity in the energy industry, hosted by CREPC-WIRAB, delved into resource adequacy and the potential for a Western RTO.
Former CPUC President Calls for CAISO Probe
Former CPUC President Loretta Lynch said Ca. should review the rolling blackouts of mid-August and potential market manipulation in CAISO.
California EPIC Symposium Talks Trees and EVs
Stakeholders discussed the proliferation of electric vehicles and forest management at the California Energy Commission's EPIC Symposium.
BOEM
Port System Big Challenge for Calif. Offshore Wind
California’s port infrastructure will pose a key obstacle to the development of floating offshore wind projects along the state’s coastline.
Can California Meet Its EV Mandates?
Questions remain about whether California can install enough chargers, sell enough EVs and build sufficient generation to meet its ambitious goals.
CAISO Says Constrained Tx Contributed to Blackouts
A report on the causes of California’s August blackouts contends that constrained transmission prevented much needed imports from reaching the state.
Counterflow: No Carb California
Columnist Steve Huntoon argues that California's ambitious renewable energy and storage targets would actually make the state more vulnerable to blackouts.
Study: Calif. Must Build Renewables at Record Rate
California must build renewables and storage at an unprecedented pace to reach its goal of 100% zero-carbon energy by 2045.
CEC Explores Building Design Role in Decarbonization
Smart building design can play a central role in California’s drive to decarbonize, according to a panel convened by the Energy Commission.

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