State GovernmentA Wonky Electricity Plan Could Help California Meet Its Climate Goals — Or Doom Them?July 17, 2018 | Ben BradfordA proposal for the state to jointly plan its energy use with other Western states is moving through the state Legislature but faces opposition from some Democrats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia, New Mexico File Environmental LawsuitJuly 5, 2017(AP) - The attorneys general of California and New Mexico are suing the Trump administration for delaying new rules to reduce methane leaks on federal lands.
EnvironmentSolar Production Reaches New RecordJuly 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia ISO says solar production has hit a new record.
EnvironmentNevada Approves $2.5M To Keep Fighting Yucca Mountain DumpJuly 13, 2016(AP) — A state board has approved $2.5 million more to fight efforts to develop the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump in Nevada.
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.
Utility Calls Deal That Left Consumers With $3 Billion 'Reasonable'July 7, 2016(AP) — Southern California's largest utility is urging state regulators to uphold a 2014 settlement under which consumers would shoulder most of the nearly $5 billion in costs tied to the closed San Onofre nuclear power plant.
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.
EnvironmentSummer Power Supply 'Adequate' For CaliforniaMay 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia's energy grid manager says supply should be adequate for the summer, despite potential natural gas shortages in Southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Regulators Reopen San Onofre SettlementMay 9, 2016(AP) — California regulators are re-opening a settlement that left consumers responsible for paying $3.3 billion in costs for closing the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
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.
