No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget No cuts to the federal renewable energy program can be expected in the budget, assures the climate minister in response to a rumoured savings blitz. AAP · Mar 9
EV Adoption Grew To Over 16% In California In 2022 California surpassed yet another milestone on its way to mainstream EV adoption. Tesla remains the leader, but increasing competition is also helping as well. InsideEVs · Feb 16, 2023
California: Plug-In Car Sales Increased To Nearly 350,000 In 2022 Plug-in electric car sales in California noticeably increased in 2022, reaching new record levels - both in terms of volume and market share. InsideEVs · Jan 26, 2023
96-cent hike in two weeks: California gas prices shrouded in secrecy amid historic cost spike As Californians look down the barrel of gasoline prices just cents away from hitting another all-time record, Gov. Gavin Newsom is quick to blame the oil industry for “ripping you off.” But even as Sacramento considers levying a punitive tax on oil companies, experts say state regulators have woefully little… Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022
Record heat wave has California using more fossil fuels The state has had to rely more on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages even as Gov. Gavin Newsom moves toward ending the use of oil and gas. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022
Heat wave puts California in fossil fuel conundrum A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration moves toward ending the use of oil and gas The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Nuke or no nuke? California officials ponder nuclear future The California Energy Commission is holding a three-hour workshop focused on the state’s power needs and what role the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant might have in maintaining reliable electricity in the climate change era The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022
California will investigate why it has the highest gas prices. Here’s what we already know SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Assembly Democrats are forming a select committee to investigate why the state’s $6-per-gallon gas prices are among the nation’s highest. Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022
Plug-In Car Sales Surge To New Records In California And US In Q1 2022 Plug-in electric car sales in the US noted a healthy growth rate during the first quarter of 2022, despite ongoing challenges with vehicle supply. InsideEVs · May 3, 2022
EVgo Bags California Energy Commission Grants For Rideshare Electrification EVgo Inc (NASDAQ:EVGO) has been selected for proposed awards for two California Energy Commission (CEC) Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS) grants. The proposed grant amounts to over $3.6 million. The proposed awarding of two CARTS grants builds upon EVgo's previously announced partnership with Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER). EVgo will build twin public… Benzinga · Mar 23, 2022