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Commentary: California needs more renewables, storage to prevent power outages

California is in dire need of more clean energy capacity, writed Ed Smeloff, of Vote Solar.

By Guest Contributor . 10 November 2020
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Commentary: Smart grid design, intelligent analytics can help prevent blackouts

It’s long past time for electric grids to finally join the 21st century.

By Guest Contributor . 5 October 2020
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Commentary: Are renewables to blame for California's blackouts?

I know in conservative circles it’s become standard to blame the power shortages squarely on renewable energy, writes Scott Coenen, of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum. However, the real story is far more complicated.

By Guest Contributor . 2 September 2020
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Commentary: California resource planning needs to step up to the challenge of decarbonizing the grid

To meet its clean energy goals, California needs to plan for statewide electricity resources holistically, writes Ed Smeloff of Vote Solar.

By Guest Contributor . 6 February 2020
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Publicly owned utilities ‘not a panacea’ but can produce customer benefits

As California officials consider a public takeover of PG&E, the concept has already shown results in other places.

By Tom Perkins . 16 December 2019
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Will the Midwest take advantage of the emerging hydrogen economy?

California is a leader in the use of hydrogen fuel cells, but experts say they’re also well suited for the Midwest.

By Guest Contributor . 13 December 2019
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Battle lines are drawn over oil drilling in California

California is clamping down on oil exploration. Washington is expediting it on nearly 2 million acres of federal land here. How will this schism play out?

By Julie Cart / CalMatters . 6 December 2019
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Gas bans, once a California specialty, arrive in New England

Cities in California and Massachusetts are advancing bans on natural gas hookups in new buildings.

By ClimateWire . 26 November 2019
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Chicago startup will help test hyperlocal electric vehicle incentive in California

Sacramento’s municipal utility will use blockchain software to track rewards for customers who charge with solar power.

By David Thill . 13 September 2019
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Offshore wind could save California $2 billion, report says

Offshore wind could help hold down costs for ratepayers as the state pursues its emissions goals, according to a new study commissioned by a company that hopes to build wind turbines off the coast.

By EnergyWire . 21 August 2019