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January 12, 2025

California

PG&E Under Scrutiny in Deadly Zogg Fire
California fire investigators are looking at a PG&E distribution line as the potential cause of a fire that killed four people last month.
CAISO Says Constrained Tx Contributed to Blackouts
A report on the causes of California’s August blackouts contends that constrained transmission prevented much needed imports from reaching the state.
Calif. IOUs Escape Blame for Fires so Far
Wildfires have burned nearly 4 million acres in California this year, but there’s little indication utility equipment played a role.
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CAISO Retiring, Incoming CEOs Field Questions
CAISO's outgoing and incoming CEOs answered stakeholder questions in a roundtable discussion hosted by the EIM’s Regional Issues Forum.
Calif. to Halt Gas-powered Auto Sales by 2035
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of all gasoline-powered automobiles in the state by 2035.
No Turning Back on Decarbonization, CEOs Say
The CEOs of Edison International, DTE Energy, Ameren, Exelon and Xcel Energy told EEI there is no turning back on increasing renewables and decarbonization.
‘Future is Now’ for Electric Truck Fleets, EEI Told
Executives from Volvo and FedEx told EEI they are committed to transitioning to electric trucks but need utilities’ help on rates and infrastructure.
CalCCA Seeks ‘Objective’ Review of Blackout Report
CalCCA called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint an independent panel to review a pending report on the causes of the Aug. 14-15 rolling blackouts.
Study: Calif. Must Build Renewables at Record Rate
California must build renewables and storage at an unprecedented pace to reach its goal of 100% zero-carbon energy by 2045.
CEC Explores Building Design Role in Decarbonization
Smart building design can play a central role in California’s drive to decarbonize, according to a panel convened by the Energy Commission.

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