California's transportation sector represents its largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, but an executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to change that while also creating opportunities for economic growth and manufacturing in the Golden State.
Battery and fuel-cell electric truck manufacturer Nikola Motor Co. of Phoenix on Sept. 20 announced that founder Trevor Milton voluntarily stepped down as executive chairman of the publicly traded company's board of directors. Stephen Girsky, former vice chairman of General Motors, was immed… Read More
The Arizona Corporation Commission at its Sept. 22 meeting extended Arizona's suspension on electric and natural gas utility disconnections due to nonpayment through Dec. 31 for investor-owned utilities. The moratorium had been scheduled to end Oct. 15, but data indicates that tens of thousa… Read More
Outgoing California Independent System Operator CEO Steve Berberich employed a ship metaphor as he discussed handing over the helm of the organization to Elliot Mainzer, who has headed the Bonneville Power Administration for the past seven years. Mainzer in a matter of days will take over at… Read More
Western power prices ended the Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 trading period lower as demand remained relatively static throughout the week. Read More
California's transportation sector represents its largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, but an executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to change that while also creating opportunities for economic growth and manufacturing in the Golden State. Read More
The California Public Utilities Commission on Sept. 24 unanimously approved construction of an overhead power line through a high-fire-risk area in San Diego County for reliability purposes, despite opposition from hundreds of local residents and organizations, who asked the commission to pl… Read More
As California Air Resources Board staff seeks feedback on reporting requirements for a new policy framework designed to support and accelerate production of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks, it is clear, based on the wide-ranging variety of questions posed by those in attendance a… Read More
Several parallel activities will need to happen in concert to ensure the state can achieve its Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation targets, and hydrogen can play a key role, according to participants in a Sept. 21 webinar featuring representatives of the California Air Resources Board, the Cali… Read More
The California Energy Commission is directing more than $100 million in funding toward the commercialization of non-lithium-ion storage technologies in an attempt to diversify its storage portfolio away from overdependence on conventional battery technology. Read More
In order to address extreme wholesale power prices, which soared during August heat waves, staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Sept. 16 issued guidance for entities needing to file cost-justification paperwork related to instances in which their transactions exceeded the Wes… Read More
Southern California Edison on Sept. 23 reached a $1.16-billion settlement agreement for insurance subrogation claims in pending litigation arising from the 2017 Thomas and Koenigstein fires and the 2018 Montecito Mudslides. Read More
The Wildfire Safety Advisory Board at a Sept. 23 meeting acknowledged new challenges as the effects of climate change raged across the state in the form of record temperatures and millions of burning acres. Read More
Pacific Gas & Electric has changed its notification protocol for public-safety power shut-off events in response to customer feedback requesting earlier advance notice and more details about potential events. PG&E will now issue Watch and Warning notifications designed to allow custo… Read More
Solar power is becoming increasingly important for K-12 schools across the country for numerous reasons, including energy reliability. Read More
New Mexico's largest utility will partner with a national laboratory to advance clean-energy goals and improve grid resilience in an effort to achieve emissions-free electric power and enhance national security. Read More
Nevada regulators on Sept. 23 voted to approve Southwest Gas' general rate case application, but not without ordering a number of changes, including disallowance of cost recovery for luxury items and an adjustment to salary rates. Read More
Colorado's attorney general on Sept. 18 filed a motion in Denver District Court to remove Gov. Jared Polis' name from a lawsuit alleging the state missed a July 1 deadline to propose rules for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Disagreement between conservationists and a mining company over the stewardship of a rare plant—found only on a small stretch of land in western Nevada that is also home to a sizable deposit of lithium and boron—ramped up after it was discovered that a substantial portion of the plant's popu… Read More
Federal climate policy could be in for a significant shift if the Senate acts in the next few weeks to confirm a conservative Supreme Court justice to succeed the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Read More
