Gavin Newsom

Building Codes, Buy Clean, and Beyond: An Embodied Carbon State Policy Playbook

States are recognizing the potential for tangible emissions reductions with broad co-benefits when it comes to embodied carbon. The built environment hides more climate-warming pollution than you think, and reducing it is the next frontier of climate action. While policymakers have focused for decades on operational emissions—from heating, cooling, and … [continued]

SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom’s Actions on Clean Energy Bills

Following statement on California legislative updates is attributable to Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association: “The solar and storage industry is pleased to see Governor Newsom sign numerous bills that will support reliable electricity generation and transmission and increase access to the cost-saving benefits … [continued]

California Legislature Approves Bill Easing Access to Clean, Affordable “Balcony Solar”

SB 868 would end red tape blocking millions from utility bill savings SACRAMENTO — The Environmental Working Group today applauds the California Legislature for passing a bill that will help Californians invest in clean energy while also tackling sky-high energy bills by making it easier to install small, affordable “balcony … [continued]

Gavin Newsom & Obama Finally Fight Fire with Fire

Former CleanTechnica contributor Gavin Newsom (now Governor of California) and former “overly bipartisan” President of the United States Barack Obama are tired of the nonsense and done with the extreme, unprecedented attacks on our political norms and democratic principles. Rather than responding to ridiculous distortions of our political system with … [continued]

Biden-Harris Admin Announces California’s Launch of 1st Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to…

Eligible California Homeowners and Multifamily Building Owners Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs Investing in America Agenda Provides Added Support to California’s Existing Energy-Efficiency Programs, Giving Residents More Opportunities to Save WASHINGTON, DC — As part of … [continued]

California Awards $32 Million in Federal Funding to Deploy Over 450 Fast Chargers Along Interstates…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California awarded over $32 million in federal funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging projects along the state’s busiest transportation corridors, expanding the largest EV charging network in the country and continuing the state’s commitment to building a bigger, better charging network. SACRAMENTO — Today, the California Energy Commission (CEC) … [continued]

Archer Unveils Los Angeles Air Mobility Network Ahead Of Major Worldwide Sporting Events

Archer plans to launch the network in Los Angeles to replace one-to-two-hour drives with 10-20 minute electric flights Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at Los Angeles International Airport, University of Southern California, Orange County, Santa Monica, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach and Van Nuys Archer is also coordinating … [continued]