Yesterday Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon mentioned exporting/importing renewable energy to other states through CalISO in his floor speech on SB 350 saying “this is do-able”. Fast forward to 13:30 on the video link below to watch.
Power from Site C dam ‘dramatically’ more costly than thought: expert
May 26, 2015
The Globe and Mail, Justine Hunter | Link to article Just weeks before BC Hydro plans to begin construction of the $8.8-billion Site C project, a new report says the Crown corporation has dramatically understated the cost of producing power from the hydroelectric dam. The Peace Valley Landowners Association (PVLA), which is opposed to the […]
The High Cost of Dirty Fuels
May 21, 2015
NY Times, The Editorial Board | Link to article A new report from the International Monetary Fund makes a compelling case for why countries should end subsidies for fossil fuels: It would save millions of lives. (Link to article)
Utilities Float ‘Clean Energy Standard’ As Alternative To Tougher RPS
May 20, 2015
eenews.net | Link to article Five major utilities are lobbying lawmakers and agency officials to adopt a “clean energy standard” as a more cost-effective path for reaching the state’s long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) targets than tightening the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) by requiring a 50 percent renewable power supply by 2030, according to sources. […]
Achieving California’s goal of sustainable energy future
May 20, 2015
V. John White | SacBee | Link to article Not so long ago, the idea that renewable energy could be relied upon to power our electric grid was considered far-fetched and too expensive. But having spent 40 years involved in the field, first as a legislative staffer and later as a lobbyist and consultant for […]
Study maps hundreds of methane gas leaks under streets in L.A. region
May 14, 2015
Tony Barboza | LA Times | Link to article An environmental group has identified nearly 250 locations where planet-warming methane is leaking from natural gas lines under streets in the Greater Los Angeles region. Environmental Defense Fund researchers outfitted a Google Street View mapping car with real-time air monitoring equipment that can detect elevated levels […]
Jerry Brown sets aggressive California climate goal
April 29, 2015
Sammy Roth | The Desert Sun | Link to article Gov. Jerry Brown launched an ambitious new effort to limit climate change Wednesday, calling for California to cut its planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 — the toughest carbon goal adopted by any North American government for that time frame. […]
Achieving California’s goal of sustainable energy future
March 28, 2015
V. John White | SacBee | Link to article Not so long ago, the idea that renewable energy could be relied upon to power our electric grid was considered far-fetched and too expensive. But having spent 40 years involved in the field, first as a legislative staffer and later as a lobbyist and consultant for […]
California regulator seeks $1.6 billion penalty for deadly PG&E blast
March 13, 2015
Rory Carroll | Reuters | Link to article California’s chief utility regulator on Friday urged a record $1.6 billion penalty against Pacific Gas & Electric stemming from its deadly 2010 San Bruno natural gas pipeline rupture and fire near San Francisco, a $200 million increase over an earlier proposal. (Link to article)
