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September 29, 2024

California

Principle Power
West Coast Wind Faces Big Challenges
The Pacific Offshore Wind Summit addressed the challenges of a West Coast wind industry that needs improved ports, transmission and enormous floating turbines.
CARB
Big Investments Still Needed to Meet California Dairy Methane Goal
California is about halfway to meeting a 2030 dairy methane reduction target and could face steep costs to get the rest of the way, according to a CARB report.
CARB
CARB: Calif. Must Double Annual Solar Build to Meet GHG Goals
California must more than double the amount of solar capacity built each year compared to its previous maximum build rate to reach net zero by 2045, CARB said.
U.S. Forest Service
FERC Rejects PG&E Bid to Raise Profits
FERC rebuffed a request by PG&E for a 13% return on equity based on its financial risks from wildfires and the state's aggressive decarbonization efforts.
BYD
CARB to Replenish Zero-emission Truck Fund with $430M
California has sweetened the pot for a popular incentive program intended to fuel the purchase of zero-emissions trucks.
Shutterstock
CAISO Approves $3B Transmission Plan
CAISO's board adopted a 10-year transmission plan that dwarfs recent efforts, with renewable energy and reliability concerns driving the increase.
Shutterstock
California Takes Steps to Decarbonize Gas
The state Energy Commission adopted a key report and opened a proceeding aimed at decarbonizing the natural gas sector, including with heat pumps and hydrogen.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
California Port to Start OSW Upgrades
The California Energy Commission approved a $10.5 million grant for renovations at the Port of Humboldt Bay to support offshore wind activities.
Shutterstock
EPA Restores California Tailpipe Standards
EPA reinstated the authority of California and 16 other states to enact more stringent vehicle emissions standards than the federal government.
CEC
California Governor Swaps Energy Officials
Gov. Gavin Newsom continued reconfiguring the state's energy leadership with changes at the California Energy Commission and in his office.

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