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Calif. mulls jumping gun on energy bill relief
With residential natural gas bills at all-time highs, California power regulators are considering distributing energy credits ahead of schedule.
January 30, 2023
Feds force PG&E to restart work on keeping Diablo Canyon running
PG&E's hopes for a speedier-than-normal review to keep its nuclear power plant humming were rebuffed. Now, a longer process begins to keep Diablo Canyon open.
January 25, 2023
Enviro groups pressed Newsom to oust former oil chief
A move to undercut controversial drilling rules and outrage from environmental justice activists led to the ouster of California's top oil regulator.
January 23, 2023
Calif.’s top oil regulator resigns
The state's oil czar chief effectively banned fracking during his time with the state.
January 18, 2023
U.S. agency: Gas stove ban is off the table
The idea of a Federal agency banning natural gas stoves lit Washington aflame. Now, the agency is backpedalling hard.
January 11, 2023
Facing tight squeeze, Calif. oil industry swings back at state’s latest rules
California now requires oil fields have a hefty, 3,200-foot setback from residential areas or gathering spaces.
January 11, 2023
U.S. agency eyes Berkeley-style ban on natural gas stoves
The reason behind a nationwide ban on natural gas stoves isn't quite the same as a number of California communities.
January 9, 2023
Your natural gas bill is about to soar. Here’s why.
Energy bills in the San Joaquin Valley have been a contentious topic. Soaring natural gas prices are about to make it worse.
January 7, 2023
Tackling high gas prices puts Newsom, Fong on collision course as Legislature returns
State legislators on both sides of the aisle proposed their bills and vowed to suspend others in an effort aimed at what they believe will relieve pressure at the pump.
December 6, 2022
‘My Job Depends on Oil’ launches as Sacramento tightens chokehold on energy production
A new local movement designed to fight for California’s oil and gas industry has sprung up to raise awareness against competing interests in the state.
December 1, 2022