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September 30, 2024

California

Developer: 10 GW of Offshore Wind Insufficient for California
California’s goal of 100% renewables by 2045 makes a suggested offshore wind development target of at least 10 GW insufficient, a major developer said.
California Air Resources Board Adopts Ride-share ZEV Standard
Nearly all miles traveled by Uber and Lyft drivers must be in zero-emission electric vehicles by 2030 under a new California regulation.
BOEM to Offer Leases for California Offshore Wind
The Biden administration announced plans to offer leases for California’s first offshore wind areas, plots big enough for 4.6 GW of generation.
PG&E to Sell San Francisco HQ for $800M
PG&E will sell its iconic San Francisco headquarters to real estate venture Hines Atlas US for $800 million.
CAISO Updates Board Selection Policy
The CAISO Board of Governors approved changes to the ISO’s criteria for recommending new board members to California’s governor.
CPUC Proposes Adding 11.5 GW of New Resources
The CPUC proposed requiring electric providers to procure 11.5 GW of new resources between 2023 and 2026 to meet the state’s reliability needs.
‘Lithium Valley’ Could Accelerate California EV Sector Growth
California’s job growth in electric transportation is accelerating, a trend that could be further fueled by extraction of lithium from the Salton Sea.
Western Drought Increases Wildfire Risks
Utility wildfire experts told WECC that another expected year of hot, dry weather will increase the danger of major fires in the West.
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CAISO Launches 20-year Transmission Planning Process
CAISO kicked off an extended 20-year transmission planning process to support the state’s clean energy goals.
CREPC-WIRAB Takes Stock of Western Resource Adequacy
Western states must work more closely to prevent capacity shortfalls and the type of energy crisis that roiled the region 20 years ago.

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