New Report Shows Positive Benefits for California from Greater Western Market Participation
New study shows that a larger and more diverse day-ahead market will provide greater economic benefits for Californians
Author: Caroline Schappert
Amidst Wildfire Crisis, California Budget Should Prioritize Energy Resilience and Clean Energy Programs
Governor Newsom unveils 2025-26 state budget, which misses clean energy opportunities
California Voters Pass Proposition 4 to Tackle Climate Crisis
Californians voted to pass Proposition 4, the Climate Bond, in response to the increasing threat of wildfires, water pollution, and extreme heat. The measure is designed to advance clean energy,…
California Legislative Session Closes with Missed Opportunity to Advance Local Solar
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 1374, which was designed to accelerate local solar adoption. SB 1374 would have expanded solar benefits by reversing a prior CPUC decision…
Clean Energy Business Representatives Support Step 2 of West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative Straw Proposal
The Launch Committee for the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative released Step 2 of its Straw Proposal, which proposes to establish a new, independent Regional Organization (RO) to govern existing regional…
California Passes Landmark Bill to Prevent Energy Affordability Crisis as Californians Transition to Clean Buildings
Senate Bill 1221 passed the California legislature, and now awaits Governor’s signature.
Diverse Coalition Urges California Leaders to Reject Proposals to Cut Clean Energy Programs
A diverse coalition of more than 25 clean energy, environmental, education, and affordable housing organizations submitted a letter calling on state leaders to reject potential cuts to the California Schools…
CAISO Approves Step 1 of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative Straw Proposal
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) approved the first step of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative’s straw proposal. Step 1 of the straw proposal increases the independence of the existing…
Clean Energy Bills Advance Past Committee Hurdle
Today, the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee voted to pass Senate Bills 1221 and 1374.
California’s Budget Deal Doesn’t Prioritize Clean Air or Grid Resiliency
Today, the California legislature passed a package of bills reflecting a final budget deal reached with Governor Newsom. This agreement makes cuts of over $1 billion to critical clean energy…
NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Fails to Protect Consumers
National business association Advanced Energy United expressed alarm that NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) proposes to increase the utility’s exposure to unreliable, expensive, and risky out-of-state gas, while…
Extended Day-Ahead Market Shows Critical Mass with Sixth Utility Committing to Join
Today, national business association Advanced Energy United applauds NV Energy’s signal of intent to join the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) extended day-ahead market (EDAM), recognizing the several benefits of…