State GovernmentCalifornia Utilities Want To Charge Your Electric Car, Boost Stagnant Power DemandDecember 14, 2016 | Ben BradfordDemand for electricity in the United States isn’t growing like it used to, and that has power companies looking for new avenues to make money. California utilities want to supply power to electric cars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUtilities Commission Approves PG&E Rate Hike For Pipeline SafetyJune 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordRates will rise for customers of California’s largest utility. Energy regulators have voted to allow PG&E to collect more money to store and transmit natural gas, including new tests and upgrades after the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar CustomersJanuary 28, 2016 | Amy QuintonA program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Utility Fee Increase PostponedJanuary 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittA request by the Sacramento Department of Utilities to increase fees for city storm drain services has been postponed. By law such an increase would require a public vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBiomass Power Could Help California's Dying ForestsDecember 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's dying trees create a huge wildfire risk. Can biomass power help solve the problem? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
