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 Would Require Electricity To Be 100 Percent Renewable By 2045 If This Bill Passes March 6, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroSenate Bill 100 starts by boosting the state’s renewable electricity requirement to 60 percent by 2030. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTesla Batteries In The Mountains? Squaw Valley Could Soon House A BunchFebruary 6, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaSquaw Valley Ski Resort, Liberty Utilities and Tesla are hoping to use renewable batteries as a backup power source for the resort and surrounding homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHousing, Parks, Immigration Top Legislature's Agenda In Final Two WeeksSeptember 5, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers return to the Capitol Tuesday with just two weeks to go before they adjourn for the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
State GovernmentWednesday Roundup: Bail System Overhaul, Renewable Energy Requirement, Education Incentives For CalWORKS Recipients, Dialysis StaffingMay 31, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris NicholsState senators have passed a bill that would overhaul the state's bail system and a bill that requires California to go green by 2045. Meanwhile, lawmakers in the Assembly passed a bill offering grant increases to welfare recipients.
EnvironmentCalifornia Could Get More Aggressive In Its Renewable Energy GoalsMay 2, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA group of Democratic state senators wants 100 percent of California’s electricity to come from clean or renewable sources by the year 2045.
State GovernmentCalifornia Boosts Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging StationsApril 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsPlans to build electric vehicle charging stations in California received a boost Wednesday in the form of a $15 million grant approved by state’s Energy Commission.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Reaping Economic Benefits Of Climate PoliciesJanuary 19, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new study shows California's climate change policies are good for the San Joaquin Valley's economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNuclear And Renewable Energy's Roles In California's FutureSeptember 21, 2016We explore the role nuclear and renewable energy will play in California’s future. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
