Reporting the corporate risks of climate change is increasingly becoming a required part of doing business. This month, the Securities and Exchange Commission made such disclosures mandatory for public companies in the United States, following the lead from the European Union and California. But climate is not the only aspect of the natural world that …
Something unusual is happening in America. Demand for electricity, which has stayed largely flat for two decades, has begun to surge. Over the past year, electric utilities have nearly doubled their forecasts of how much additional power they’ll need by 2028 as they confront an unexpected explosion in the number of data centers, an abrupt …
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President Biden in his budget this week staked out major economic battle lines with former President Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. The proposal offers the nation a glimpse of the diverging directions that retirement programs, taxes, trade and energy policy could take depending on the outcome of the November election. During the …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today set the path for transportation companies to electrify their fleets as part of the state’s goal to transition the transportation sector to clean technology. Today’s decision kicks off the first phase of the California Clean Miles Standard Program (CMS). This program, established through Senate Bill 1014 (2018), is …
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In a commitment to advancing Broadband for All, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved enhancements to strengthen programs designed to boost broadband access to tribal and underserved communities across the state. The decision brings about significant changes to two key programs: Broadband Public Housing Account: The California Advanced Series Fund (CASF) Public Housing …
In response to direction from the State Legislature through Senate Bill (SB) 884, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today established a long-term electric distribution infrastructure Undergrounding Program. The Undergrounding Program is designed to create a structured and expedited process for large investor-owned utilities (IOUs), such as Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, …
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today awarded $1.7 million in inaugural grants from its innovative Equity and Access Grant Program, which is designed to increase participation of tribes and community-based organizations (CBOs) representing underserved communities in CPUC decision-making. Grant Details Awards from the Equity, Engagement, and Education Grant Account were made to support 21 …
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China unleashed the full might of its solar energy industry last year. It installed more solar panels than the United States has in its history. It cut the wholesale price of panels it sells by nearly half. And its exports of fully assembled solar panels climbed 38 percent while its exports of key components almost …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) invites customers of Calaveras Telephone Company (Calaveras) to a remote public forum on Calaveras’ rate case. This is an opportunity for customers to voice their opinions and concerns directly to the CPUC on matters affecting their telephone service. When: March 18, 2024, 6 p.m. What: The public forum will …
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) invites customers of Ducor Telephone Company to a remote public forum on Ducor’s rate case. This is an opportunity for customers to voice their opinions and concerns directly to the CPUC on matters affecting their telephone service. When: March 12, 2024, 6 p.m. What: The public forum will begin …
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