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PG&E rates on the rise yet again
California regulators approved another rate hike for PG&E on Thursday.
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."
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.
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.
Newsom, Legislature split on Diablo Canyon
California lawmakers are not supportive of a proposed $400 million loan that Gavin Newsom supports.
ConocoPhillips announces $17.1 billion deal to purchase Marathon Oil
The Biden administration could push back against the deal.
Regulators approve fixed rates for utility bills
It's a move that is expected to lower electrical bills for people who need air conditioning in the summer.
Calif. created penalties to root out price gouging by oil companies. They haven’t found it yet.
Frustrated lawmakers explored a number of ideas to combat sky-high gas prices, including taking state control of oil refineries in the Golden State.
PG&E looking to sell power plants to investment firm to pay for wildfire mitigation efforts
The utility could strike a deal in the $2 billion to $3 billion range to help cover a number of costs related to burying power lines underground.
Environmentalists sue to block funding for Diablo Canyon
PG&E has been awarded over $1 billion from the federal government to keep Diablo Canyon running.
