December 19, 2024

Gavin Newsom

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EPA Approves Waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Rules
Just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, the Biden administration has given California permission to enforce rules that require all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035.
Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
Newsom Convening Legislature to Protect California ‘Values,’ Policies
The California governor is convening a special session of the state legislature to take steps “to safeguard California values” — including the fight against climate change — ahead of president-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
California Hits Milestones for Batteries, DR Grid Support

As the growth in battery capacity is accelerating, the new milestone is one-quarter of the way to the state’s projected need of 52 GW of battery storage capacity by 2045.

Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
Newsom Signs Bundle of Grid-related Bills from 2024 Session
The bills signed by the California governor cover rules around transmission approval, GETs, grid reliability standards and bi-directional EV charging.
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California GETs Bill Gets Newsom’s Signature
California's governor has signed a bill that proponents say will speed the deployment of grid-enhancing technologies — techniques that can rapidly boost grid capacity and increase the use of renewable resources.
Caltrans
Caltrans Signs $127M Deal for Hydrogen-powered Trains

The California agency is buying six hydrogen-powered passenger trains, building on an earlier order of four of the zero-emission vehicles from Stadler Rail.

The Breakthrough Institute
Diablo Canyon Secures $1.1B DOE Award to Support Operations
The 2,200-MW PG&E plant will be the first recipient of federal funds being made available to shore up operations at U.S. nuclear plants that face imminent closure.
California Governor's Office
Newsom Budget Would Trim Calif. Climate Spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a budget that further shrinks the $54 billion California Climate Commitment to $48.3 billion, while spreading spending over seven years rather than five.
Sen. Scott Wiener
California Climate Reporting Requirement Paves Way While SEC Delays
California’s new climate reporting requirements are being carefully designed to minimize duplication of efforts once the SEC catches up.
Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
In China, Newsom Meets with Xi, Other Leaders to Build Climate ‘Bridge’
The California governor met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to bolster climate cooperation between his state and the People’s Republic of China

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