Do California’s Clean Energy Jobs Equal 10 Times The Nation’s Coal Mining Jobs?June 2, 2017The day before Pres. Donald Trump said he will pull out of the Paris Climate accord, State Senate Leader Kevin de León said California should sprint ahead on aggressive renewable energy goals because it makes economic sense. 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.
EnvironmentStudy: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves MoneyOctober 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCoal Divestment Bill Heads To Governor's DeskSeptember 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonA bill that would require California public pension funds to divest from the coal industry will now head to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.