News & Commentary

The California Public Utilities Commission just unanimously voted to approve a decision that establishes a strong central procurement pathway for offshore wind.

Diesel trucks, making up just 6 percent of vehicles in California, are responsible for a disproportionate amount of harmful emissions, severely impacting communities near freight routes like those in the Inland Empire.

Key climate and environment bills still pending.

Proposition 4 can tackle ag supply chain emissions with funds for sustainable farming, farmworker wellbeing, healthy food access, and local food infrastructure.

As we transition to a clean energy future, keeping electricity affordable is crucial for powering vehicles, homes, and industries to meet our climate targets.

Read on for recent developments on the initiatives that will appear on California's general election ballot. 

California’s fleet of batteries helped the grid not only survive the recent heat wave, but support neighbors in the broader West.

Drax has joined forces with GSNR to bring its forest-destroying practices to California. After signing an MOU in February 2024, it is transparent that GSNR’s aims are solely profit-driven.

Centralized procurement can help make offshore wind a reality in California.

Utilities must cover the full cost of upgrading the grid where needed to enable homes to switch from polluting gas appliances to all-electric alternatives. 

New analysis shows targeted electrification could save Californians more than $20 billion in gas pipeline costs by 2045 while tackling climate emissions.

In the coming days, the Senate and Assembly must work together to craft a climate bond that includes substantial investments in food and farming infrastructure.

As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.

Pathways Initiative approves two-step approach to create independent governance for a west-wide electricity market.

A new program for low-income Californians will allow residents to access clean energy, but state budget cuts put this program at risk.

CTC's $105M highway widening grant shows it has lost the plot when it comes to following Governor Newsom’s and the Legislature’s stated climate directives.

Offshore wind is a crucial part of California’s transition to a clean energy future, bringing significant benefits like cleaner air and economic opportunities.

To protect endangered whales and sea turtles from entanglements in California, several regulatory improvements are necessary.

The proposed CA building code is a big step forward—but the opportunity to replace ACs with two-way heat pumps upon burnout is a massive missed opportunity.