Editor’s note: The Climate Fix is our twice-a-month guide to the most important solutions to fighting climate change across the world. Have comments about what we should cover? Email us at Climateforward@nytimes.com. One of the biggest hurdles to bringing clean energy sources online in the U.S. often isn’t a lack of money, necessity or even …
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is pleased to announce that the California State Senate today confirmed the appointment of Matthew Baker as Commissioner by a vote of 36-0. Commissioner Baker was reappointed to the CPUC on Dec. 3, 2024, by Governor Gavin Newsom after first being appointed on Feb. 16, 2024. “I am grateful …
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SACRAMENTO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved electric resource portfolios for use in transmission grid planning to meet the state’s clean energy goals. The CPUC’s electric resource portfolios are a key input for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to consider in its annual analysis of the transmission needed to bring online …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $9 million in broadband infrastructure grants for five projects in Tuolumne County, marking a major milestone in the state’s historic $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program. These investments bring broadband access to underserved and unserved communities across California, reinforcing the state’s commitment to Broadband …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians to prepare for the introduction of the new 357 area code that will be added as an overlay to the 559 area code region starting March 26, 2025. The 559 area code serves central California and includes all or portions of Fresno, Kings, Madera, …
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In his first term, Mr. Trump promised to save coal and stop renewables. But he failed; complying with regulations on mercury emissions made it harder for coal plants to operate, and cheap wind, solar and natural gas outcompeted coal in the markets. In fact, wind, solar and battery farms have made up a vast amount …
In less than three weeks, President Trump has thrown the U.S. clean energy industry into chaos, with much of the economic damage hitting Republican states and districts. In a quest to eliminate any funding linked to climate change, the Trump administration has frozen federal grants for everything from battery factories to electric school buses and …
Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy. Republican States Have the Most to Lose. Read More »
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright to lead the U.S. Department of Energy on Monday, putting the former oil executive in a key position to help shape President Trump’s energy policies. Mr. Wright, the founder and chief executive of Liberty Energy, a fracking firm, was confirmed by a vote of 59 to 38, with support from …
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Editor’s note: Last week, the United Nations’ climate chief called the global transition away from fossil fuels “unstoppable,” despite the United States’ recent turn away from the fight against climate change under President Trump. That transition is the focus of the revamped version of The Climate Fix. Twice a month on Fridays, we’ll bring you …
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $48 million for eight broadband infrastructure projects as part of the multi-year $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. Continuing to invest where it matters most The Last Mile Federal …
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