The California Energy Commission just released energy data showing that solar power electricity production in California increased almost twenty times since 2012. The increase was 2,609 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 48,950 GWh. Rooftop solar increased 10 times and the rest of the overall increase was from utility-scale solar. During the same … [continued]
California announced the latest data showing the state’s accelerating transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and ZEV market dominance — 18.8% of all new cars sold last year in California were ZEVs and 40% of ZEVs sold in the U.S. are sold in California. “California continues to lead the zero-emission vehicle … [continued]
In mid-December, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $2.9 billion in funding for California’s zero-emission transportation infrastructure. The funds will be used for the installation of more EV chargers, zero-emission trucks, school and transit buses, and hydrogen refueling technology. Approximately 90,000 more EV chargers will be installed in California as … [continued]
California recently launched a first-in-the-nation initiative to spur growth in rooftop solar and reduce consumer costs by cutting red tape that impedes solar installations. The California Energy Commission’s “CalAPP” program will provide incentives to cities and counties to adopt SolarAPP+, software designed by the federal Dept. of Energy using innovative … [continued]
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By, Mark Specht, Senior Energy Analyst Two years ago, I went on a tour of the Russell City Energy Center, a natural gas power plant in California. Two months ago, the power plant exploded, raining hunks of metal down on the surrounding neighborhood. How … [continued]
Proposal will reduce, but not fully eliminate, fossil fuel pollution from new buildings throughout the state
Webinar success! We hope you tuned into our discussion on electric vehicle (EV) adoption last week. If you didn’t get a chance, fear not, you can watch the webinar below. Our CEO, Zachary Shahan, interviewed three experts in the field: the California Energy Commission’s Ben De Alba (Advisor to Commissioner … [continued]
Today during a virtual event, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced approval of a first-of-its-kind project to accelerate the deployment of infrastructure needed to fuel zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment. Administered by CALSTART, the EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles) project will use a concierge-like model working directly with eligible applicants to … [continued]
If you (like we at CleanTechnica) are interested in learning about how policy and incentives play a role in the progress of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, then look no further than an engaging webinar we’ll be hosting on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021. If you are eager for electrification of … [continued]
Demand for its electric buses is growing strongly, and that has led to a new battery production line inside Proterra’s electric bus factory in Los Angeles County, California.
