A large fire erupted on Thursday at the Moss Landing battery plant, south of San Jose, Calif., closing Highway 1 and prompting local the authorities to issue evacuation orders for around 2,000 residents. The plant, owned by Vistra Energy, is one of the largest battery storage sites in the world and holds tens of thousands …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $32.5 million in broadband investments for California to help close the digital divide, as follows: $28 million for three 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 …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians that the new 837 area code will be added as an overlay to the 530 area code region starting January 31, 2025. In June 2023, the CPUC approved the implementation of an area code overlay, which adds a second area code to the same …
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America’s efforts to cut its climate change pollution stalled in 2024, with greenhouse gas emissions dropping just a fraction, 0.2 percent, compared to the year before, according to estimates published Thursday by the Rhodium Group, a research firm. Despite continued rapid growth in solar and wind power, emissions levels stayed relatively flat last year because …
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In the lead-up to the November election, President-elect Donald Trump threatened to “terminate” President Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it the “Green New Scam.” Whether or not he kills the law, he is committed to slowing America’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy — and few Americans seem concerned. Recent …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today marked a historic achievement by surpassing $1 billion in grants dedicated to expanding broadband networks throughout California. This monumental funding will empower communities across the state, from rural areas to urban centers, by expanding access to high-speed internet—a crucial resource for education, healthcare, and economic …
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today resolved Sempra’s General Rate Case (GRC), which authorizes funding for Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of their natural gas transmission, distribution, and storage systems and electric distribution and generation systems through …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today established a transparent pathway to reassess the need for Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility while maintaining reliability and reasonable rates as demand for natural gas declines. Today’s decision establishes for the first time a specific natural gas peak …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $157 million in the eighth round of grants for last mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. This continues a rolling process of …
SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today enhanced data reporting requirements for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), furthering its commitment to ensuring the safety and accountability of AV passenger service operators. Key Highlights New Stoppage Event Reporting: AV operators will now be required to report incidents where AVs get stuck during operations. These incidents …
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