What California Can Learn From Iceland About Climate ChangeMay 20, 2015 | Lesley McClurgIceland is on track to becoming the first country in the world to be powered completely by renewable energy. Capital Public Radio's Lesley McClurg sat down with Iceland's President to see what California can learn from the arctic nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Ponders How to Increase Renewable Energy UseMay 11, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has set an ambitious renewable energy goal for California. Today the state Energy Commission held a workshop on how to meet it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Summer Power Supply 'Looking Good'May 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe fourth year of drought and above-normal summer temperatures are not expected to put a strain on California’s power supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Agency Proposes New Efficiency Standards For Computers, MonitorsMarch 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Energy Commission says increasing the efficiency of computers and computer monitors can save state consumers millions of dollars a year in energy costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Farmers Turn Sugar Beets Into EnergyJanuary 22, 2015 | Lesley McClurgStruggling sugar beet farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are turning their crop into energy instead of sweetener. A pilot plant could prove to be good for the environment and the economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTruckee To Get Forest Powered ElectricitySeptember 22, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe first electricity plant in the nation to use wood from forests is moving forward near Truckee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWill Your Next House Produce More Energy Than It Consumes?March 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittUC Davis and a division of Honda say they've built a new house that saves energy and water, and reduces carbon emissions by 11 tons each year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Lights But Old Efficiency For City ProjectMarch 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 6:54 A.M. March 27, 2014: Three Sacramento neighborhoods are in line for new street lights. But, the new lights won't be much more efficient than the old ones. Two departments within the City appear to have their wires crossed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Natural Gas Shortage Prompts Statewide Flex AlertFebruary 6, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert for today (Thursday) because of a shortage of natural gas. Supplies are tight because of extreme cold in the Northeast. The ISO is calling for reduced energy use all day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ratepayers May See Refund Because of JP Morgan SettlementJuly 30, 2013 | Katie OrrIf you pay for electricity in California, you may have a refund coming. But it may take awhile to arrive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
