CPUC Takes a Big First Step Toward Climate Change Adaptation
California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) just became the nation’s first utility regulator to take the impact of climate change on energy infrastructu...
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Bringing Offshore Wind into California’s Future
What are the barriers offshore wind development faces in California and why building the first 100 MW project is the way to go....
California’s New Electric Plan Doesn't Cut Enough Carbon
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved a plan that isn’t likely to cut enough carbon emissions from our state’s electricity...
Electrifying Buildings and Cars Can Rein in Electric Rates
Electricity prices stand to rise in California because of wildfire costs—but converting more of the state's buildings and vehicles to electricity generated...
CPUC Should Adopt an Ambitious 2030 Carbon Emissions Target
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) should set California on the best-possible path to attain a zero-carbon electric sector by 2045 as required...
California Establishes a Path to an Energy Efficient Future
California recently established an ambitious blueprint for how the state will meet its target of doubling statewide energy efficiency savings by 2030, which wou...