The California PUC told SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas utility, to return ratepayer funds it inappropriately used to lobby against clean energy programs.

With grid challenges looming and lithium in short supply, California is looking to accelerate the deployment of non-lithium-ion long-duration storage.

The Pacific Offshore Wind Summit addressed the challenges of a West Coast wind industry that needs improved ports, transmission and enormous floating turbines.

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.

The California Energy Commission approved a $10.5 million grant for renovations at the Port of Humboldt Bay to support offshore wind activities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom continued reconfiguring the state's energy leadership with changes at the California Energy Commission and in his office.

The California Energy Commission adopted a goal of installing six million electric heat-pump HVAC units and water heaters in homes by 2030.

As CARB moves toward requirements to electrify truck fleets, concerns are surfacing about the demands large EVs will put on an already-strained grid.

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

Gov. Gavin Newsom's FY 21-22 budget plan proposes spending $6.1 billion more on zero-emission vehicles and $1 billion on building electrification.