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CPUC extends lifespan of Diablo Canyon
California’s only remaining nuclear power plant will stay online through 2030.
December 20, 2024
PG&E receives $15 billion loan to strengthen power grid
The $15 billion loan from the federal government will strengthen the power grid and go toward climate projects pushed by the Biden administration.
December 17, 2024
Study: Calif. gas prices could jump by 90 cents courtesy of new regulations
A vote by California regulators a couple weeks ago to update the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard could raise gas prices even more than initially expected, according to a new study from the USC Marshall School of Business.
November 20, 2024
Major oil refiner announces plans to shut down operations in LA
Phillips 66 made the announcement to cease operations at its Port of Los Angeles plant shortly after Gov. Gavin Newsom successfully implemented his new oil mandate.
October 16, 2024
California Climate Credit set to appear on October utility bills
Many Californians will pay a lower bill for their electricity costs over the next few weeks.
October 2, 2024
PG&E rates on the rise yet again
California regulators approved another rate hike for PG&E on Thursday.
September 12, 2024
Fong pushes back on Newsom’s new mandates on oil refining
The Bakersfield Congressman argued that Newsom's lates mandate on refiners was "taking a playbook from Vice President Kamala Harris – pushing terrible policies that make no economic sense."
August 28, 2024
Powering another century of energy leadership in the Central Valley
The Central Valley is tackling the challenge of California's clean energy goals head-on. Here's a look at the projects making waves.
July 15, 2024
Calif. lawmakers bend, support $400mil to keep Diablo Canyon running
Gov. Gavin Newsom overcame furious opposition to funding continued operations at the state’s last nuclear power plant.
June 24, 2024
Newsom, Legislature split on Diablo Canyon
California lawmakers are not supportive of a proposed $400 million loan that Gavin Newsom supports.
June 14, 2024