The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today reminded consumers that the new 350 area code will soon be available in the existing 209 area code region. Beginning November 28, 2022, customers in the 209 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 350 area code when they request new service or …
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In its 150-year history, Paul Knowlton’s farm in Grafton, Mass., has produced vegetables, dairy products and, most recently, hay. The evolution of the farm’s use turned on changing markets and a variable climate. Recently, however, Mr. Knowlton added a new type of cash crop: solar power. For Mr. Knowlton, a fifth-generation farmer and the current …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today issued a staff Citation imposing corrective actions and a $1.27 million fine to be paid to the state’s General Fund by the shareholders of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for its failure to promptly correct problems with systems used to prevent corrosion in natural gas infrastructure. The …
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Frequent gas leaks result in death, injury and other damage to our health and environment BOSTON – Methane gas – commonly referred to as “natural” gas – has been piped through our communities for a century, and for just as long, it has been causing dangerous leaks. Recognizing this problem, the Biden administration announced last week it’s developing …
Report: Damaging methane gas pipeline leaks happen every 40 hours in the U.S. Read More »
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to enhance Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) ability to meet its safety obligations, today approved the utility’s regionalization plan, which the CPUC ordered PG&E to pursue as a condition of CPUC approval of the utility’s bankruptcy plan. Under a modified settlement agreement among multiple parties …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today acted to ensure that phone numbers continue to be available to meet the demand in the geographic region served by the 707 area code by approving a second area code (called an overlay) that will provide additional numbering resources while minimizing customer inconvenience. The new area code to …
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday signed a memorandum to clarify the U.S. Forest Service’s direction on climate policy. The memo, “Climate Resilience and Carbon Stewardship of America’s National Forests and Grasslands,” follows a recent White House executive order highlighting the importance of conserving mature and old-growth forests on federal lands as a …
Logging mature and old trees threatens U.S. climate goals Read More »
PHILADELPHIA – Ahead of the Supreme Court’s decision on West Virginia vs Environmental Protection Agency, a case that will determine the EPA’s authority to regulate climate pollution, Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund are releasing a new factsheet ranking America’s dirtiest power plants. Though increased renewable energy generation has led …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to hold utilities accountable for safely implementing Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, today issued proposed Orders imposing corrective actions and more than $22 million in fines to be paid by the shareholders of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold remote public forums to provide an opportunity for customers of San Gabriel Valley Water Company to offer their perspective and input to the CPUC about the company’s rate increase requests, as follows: WHEN: July 7, 2022, 2 p.m. AND 6 p.m.: Fontana Water Company division; all commentors …
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