EnvironmentSolar Eclipse Will Darken California Skies And Challenge The Electric GridAugust 11, 2017 | Amy QuintonOn August 21st, the US will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979. While Californians will only see a partial eclipse, the rare event will darken skies and challenge the electric grid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Sunshine Yields Ample Daytime Power, Some WastedMarch 19, 2017(AP) - California is producing so much solar-powered electricity during daytime hours that some plants are shutting down until demand picks up later in the day.
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.
EnvironmentSolar Production Reaches New RecordJuly 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia ISO says solar production has hit a new record.
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.
Solar Plane Leaves California For ArizonaMay 2, 2016(AP) - A solar-powered airplane has taken off from California for Arizona, the latest leg of its journey around the world using only energy from the sun.
Nevada Judge Rules Against Proposed Rooftop Solar Ballot MeasureMarch 28, 2016(AP) — A Carson City judge has ruled against a proposed ballot measure that seeks to reverse Nevada's rooftop solar rate hike.
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.
EnvironmentRooftop Solar Company Wants To Take Its Fight Over New Rates To Nevada VotersJanuary 25, 2016(AP) - Rooftop solar companies want to take their fight over new solar rates to voters.
