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Diablo Canyon clears hurdle with Federal regulators to extend nuclear power production for 20 years
California’s last operating nuclear power plant received a big boost from Federal regulators following inspections.
May 22, 2025
New power substation opens in Central Valley
LS Power recently energized a new substation that will support the local power grid.
May 2, 2025
New Calif. bill would slash rooftop solar credits. It’s written by a former power utility executive.
California's long-standing energy credits for rooftop solar owners could be cut by lawmakers.
April 22, 2025
Valero to shut down Bay Area oil refinery
California will lose close to one-tenth of its oil production with the refinery closing.
April 17, 2025
PG&E asks state for rate increase – this time to repay investors
California regulators already approved six rate increases for PG&E last year.
March 21, 2025
Calif. halts controversial clean air rues, gas price hike over legal issues
A hastily-approved regulation designed to increase gas prices in the Golden State didn't pass legal muster, California's air board announced on Tuesday.
February 18, 2025
Grove invites Trump to Kern County to talk domestic energy production
President Donald Trump wants the nation to boost its domestic oil production, a sector that plays a major role in Kern County.
January 23, 2025
Trump orders pulling the plug on California’s 2035 ban on gas-powered car sales
President Donald Trump terminated an EPA waiver allowing the Golden State – and nearly a dozen more – to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
January 21, 2025
Valley business leaders warn of danger of over-regulation of Golden State oil production at Fresno summit
Energy sector leaders warned local policymakers and Valley leaders that the
January 16, 2025
Why can’t California be more like Europe – and Puerto Rico?
California's net-zero energy obsession – from automobiles to home appliances – is a blind strategy for failure, writes Kerry Jackson for Sun View.
January 15, 2025