A key offshore wind energy procurement bill is headed to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk after passage late Sept. 14 by the California Legislature, putting the state on a path to reach its 25 GW offshore wind goal. Assembly Bill 1373, which Newsom is expected to sign Oct. 14, authorizes ...
"Offshore Santa Ana winds will continue to diminish for the majority of the area, however winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph will continue into Thursday afternoon for the Western San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and I-5 Corridor," the National Weather Service said. T...
Supporters argue the bill will save people money in the long run on their electric bills. California has a law requiring all of its electricity to come from renewable or non-carbon sources by 2045. To do that, supporters say the state will have to invest in offshore wind projects, whic...
from the Paris Climate Agreement, a freeze on new offshore wind leasing, and expanding oil and gas drilling the Arctic. “If you don’t believe in science, believe your own damn eyes,” Newsom said in a statement, followed by images of the wildfires. Trump, in the interview on Wednesday...
California state senator Scott Wiener on Monday introduced legislation that could result in Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) becoming a government-owned utility. Wiener announced the bill at a news conference in San Francisco. Speaking at the event, he accused the company of placing its focus ...
The long-duration Santa Ana wind event was expected to peak late Wednesday, becoming moderate on Thursday, then tailing off to light offshore winds on Friday. A firefighter walks on a path engulfed in smoke and embers as high winds push the Mountain Fire in Camarillo Heights, Cam...
The bill introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco would let people... By Christian Leonard L.A. fire areas finally get rain — but also flooding, fears of mudslides After a significant downpour that ended an extended dry spell, Los Angeles County... ...
In California offshore waters, sustained northwesterly winds have been identified as a key energy resource, with the offshore wind resource potential estimated at 112 GW1. This resource could contribute substantially to California’s renewable energy goals (Senate Bill 100) which require that at...
For example, the plan contemplates adding 20 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity to the state by 2025. For the electricity generation sector at large, CARB’s plan includes lowering sector greenhouse gas emissions to 38 million metric tons (MMT) in 2030 and 30 MMT in 2035. Carbon Capture ...
“The conversation is: How do we support infrastructure at the ports that can help offshore wind get off the ground?” Garcia said. Climate & Environment Regulators approve sweeping change to the way most Californians are billed for electricity ...