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December 23, 2024

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California Energy Commission
California to Pass Sweeping Energy Policy Changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom was expected to sign legislation that would expedite permitting for new generation storage and possibly extend the life of aging gas plants.
Principle Power
California Coastal Commission Approves OSW Lease Plans
The California Coastal Commission gave conditional approval to BOEM's plans to conduct offshore wind auctions this fall, a significant regulatory milestone.
CAISO
Transmission Bills Advance in California Legislature
The Senate and Assembly passed bills to speed transmission development and lower costs as lawmakers tried to help the state meet its renewable power goals.
Principle Power
California Energy Commission Postpones Vote on Offshore Wind Goals
The California Energy Commission said it will take more time to consider offshore wind targets that stakeholders said were too low based on potential capacity.
Washington State Department of Transportation
Heat, Fire and Supply Chain Woes Threaten California Reliability
Extreme weather, wildfires and supply-chain problems could make CAISO’s grid vulnerable to shortfalls of up to 10 GW through 2025, experts said.
Principle Power
OSW Advocates Urge California to Think Bigger
At a California Energy Commission workshop Wednesday, advocates of offshore wind urged state officials to plan for far more wind than is currently contemplated.
California Governor's Office
California Governor Proposes $5B ‘Reliability Reserve’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed adding $5 billion to his FY 2022-23 budget plan to secure 5,000 MW for grid reliability this summer and in coming years.
Principle Power
California Sees OSW Target of 10-15 GW by 2045
The California Energy Commission issued a draft report Friday that would establish goals of building 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 10 to 15 GW by 2045.
Shutterstock
California PUC Tells SoCalGas to Return Ratepayer Money
The California PUC told SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas utility, to return ratepayer funds it inappropriately used to lobby against clean energy programs.
CAISO
California Seeks to Blaze Trail for Long-duration Storage
With grid challenges looming and lithium in short supply, California is looking to accelerate the deployment of non-lithium-ion long-duration storage.

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