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California Energy Prices Among Highest in Nation
California has among the highest energy prices in the United States, according to a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a…
PG&E Files Federal Relicensing Application to Extend Diablo Canyon
Pacific Gas & Electric is looking to extend the operations of the Diablo Canyon power plant. The company filed its federal relicensing application with…
October 2023
Exxon Subsidiary Ends Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Replacement Project
The company cited federal environmental reviews and the “high degree of local permitting and business uncertainty” as factors in its decision.
Newsom Vetoes Bill to Consult Labor in Refinery Turnaround and Maintenance Regulations
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 842, which would have changed the requirements on the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) development of regulations…
California Includes Fusion in Energy Policy Reports
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1172, which requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to evaluate various fusion technologies and to…
Newsom Vetoes Bills Intended to Expedite Power Line Approvals
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that were intended to expedite the construction of electricity transmission lines in California. SB 420 would…
Division of Petroleum Market Oversight Provides First Market Update
New regulator cited Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, refinery maintenance, and illiquidity in the spot market as the main culprits for the rise in prices.
Climate Reporting Laws: Comparison of Key Provisions
Recently enacted legislation, known as the Climate Accountability Package, place similar but separate climate-related reporting requirements on…
Carbon Offset Disclosure Requirement Enacted
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1305, which requires businesses selling voluntary carbon offsets (VCOs) within California to disclose specified…
Clean Energy Procurement Mechanism Enacted
State procurement seen as key to helping offshore wind developments.
Bill to Shorten Connection Times for New Energy Sources Enacted
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 410, which is intended to reduce the time it takes for utilities to connect new electrical equipment to the…
Climate-Related Financial Risk Act Enacted
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 261, which requires companies with annual revenue of more than $500 million and that do business in California…
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