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November 25, 2024

California

PG&E Equipment Started Zogg Fire, Investigation Finds
The Zogg Fire started when a leaning tree struck a PG&E power line, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
Newsom’s $1.5B ZEV Plan Takes Flak from Democrats
Fellow Democrats are questioning California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to spend $1.5 billion to accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles.
California Energy Commission OKs $50M for Truck Charging
The California Energy Commission earmarked up to $50 million in incentives for zero-emission truck charging infrastructure.
California Must Triple Capacity to Reach 100% Clean Energy
A new report found that California will need to build renewable generation and storage resources at a record pace to provide 100% clean energy by 2045.
EIM Governing Body OKs Summer Readiness Measures
The Western Energy Imbalance Market approved two CAISO measures and endorsed a third to improve reliability, mitigate capacity shortfalls.
Calif. Tries to Rein in PSPS for Fire Season
California regulators are trying to avoid a repeat of last year’s unprecedented use of PSPS to prevent utility equipment from igniting wildfires.
CAISO Readies RA Enhancements for Summer
A stakeholder initiative to help ensure resource adequacy and avoid energy emergencies this summer is headed to the CAISO Board of Governors.
New PG&E CEO Promises ‘Hometown Experience’
New PG&E CEO Patti Poppe vowed change as she laid out her vision for the utility, which reported a loss of $1.05/share for 2020.
Calif. Worries High Rates Could Hurt Climate Efforts
California’s energy policy leaders came together to weigh the potential impact of the state’s sharply rising electricity rates on its electrification goals.
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CAISO Speeds Rule Changes to Avoid Shortfalls
CAISO issued a draft final proposal for its summer readiness market enhancements initiative just three weeks after presenting a straw proposal.

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