California Takes Big Oil To Court
California is suing five major oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute for deceiving the public about climate change for 70 years.
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California Energy Commission Launches $38 Million Project for EV Charging in Low-Income & Disadvantaged Communities
New funds to quickly deploy EV fast chargers in communities most impacted by air pollution The California Energy Commission (CEC) will open applications for $38 million in equity-focused incentives to fund publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in low-income and disadvantaged communities in 28 counties in northern and southern … [continued]
California Legislation Can Cut Carbon From Building Materials
New Report from Arup and the Natural Resources Defense Council Outlines Building, Construction Decarbonization Opportunities
SB 253 Scope 3 Emissions Disclosure Bill Passes In California
A new law — SB 253 — in California will require any business with more than $1 billion in revenue to disclose all its climate emissions.
In Historic Vote, California Becomes Largest Economy In World To Call For Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation…
In a historic move, the resolution calling on the State of California to endorse the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty passed today the final vote in the State Assembly, making California the largest global economy to support the proposal. Facing big opposition from oil & gas lobbyists and … [continued]
California Gas Utility Settles With AG After Greenwashing Allegations
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice used by companies to create the illusion that their products or services are environmentally friendly, sustainable, or socially responsible, when in reality, they may not be. It involves the use of misleading labels, vague or exaggerated claims, or selective disclosure of information to mislead … [continued]
Right To Repair Laws Got A Boost This Week In Massachusetts & California
Right to repair advocates won two victories this week — one in California and another in Massachusetts — after much negotiation.
Can California Cropland Be Repurposed For Community Solar?
When you think of solar power, California undoubtedly comes to mind. The state’s strong climate goals paired with abundant sunshine have helped California reach record rooftop and utility-scale solar buildout. But surprisingly, its community solar programs (not to be confused with community choice aggregation) haven’t been able to gain traction. … [continued]
For First Time, 50% Of California Diesel Fuel Is Replaced By Clean Fuels
SACRAMENTO — California hit an important milestone in its shift away from polluting fuel sources, with clean fuels replacing over 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of … [continued]
Solar Generation In California Increased Almost 20-Fold In The Last 11 Years
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]
