EnvironmentCalifornia Uses More Renewables, Less Natural Gas This SummerSeptember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonImproved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Puts Electric Grid Merger On HoldAugust 8, 2016 | Ben BradfordA plan to transform the California energy grid and partner with other Western states to share electricity will not move forward this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy Shows Benefits Of Regional Power MarketJuly 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that creating a multi-state electric market in the West would allow California to reach its 50 percent renewable energy goal by 2030.
EnvironmentEnding 'Energy Poverty' One Goal of African Energy Fellows At UC DavisJune 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceA group of 25 young African energy innovators are spending the next six weeks at UC Davis. One goal is to learn about energy solutions that could reduce 'energy poverty' and improve electricity access in their home countries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Who's In Charge? Getting Western States To Agree On Sharing Renewable EnergyJune 6, 2016California has so much solar energy that some days there's too much. One solution is to join forces across state borders. But in the West, that's sparking some not-so-neighborly opposition.
Davis, Yolo Adopt Community Choice EnergyMarch 22, 2016 | Steve MilneA growing number of communities in California are buying their own electricity rather than using large utilities. That includes the City of Davis and Yolo County. The two governments are forming a joint power authority to buy electricity. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Renewable Energy Discussions Consider Out-Of-State WindMarch 16, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia energy regulators, utilities and power companies are considering importing out-of-state wind energy to help meet renewable energy needs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Signs Clean Energy Accord With 16 Other StatesFebruary 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bipartisan accord with 16 other governors to expand clean energy options. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Governor Signs Aggressive Climate Change BillOctober 7, 2015 | Ben BradfordGovernor Jerry Brown signed an aggressive new standard into law, but one segment of the clean energy industry is unhappy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSolar Project Planned At Former California Nuclear Power Plant SiteSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe site of a former nuclear power plant in northern California will now be used to provide solar energy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
