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fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

California in talks to pay hundreds of millions to Valero to stave off Bay Area refinery shutdown

California legislators are considering giving Valero Energy Corp. hundreds of millions of dollars to cover refinery maintenance costs in a bid to prevent the closure of a San Francisco-area fuel plant. Under such a deal, the state would pay Valero to continue operating its Benicia refinery, according to people familiar with the negotiations who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. The plant is slated to close by April, the latest in a string of recent California fuel-plant shutdowns.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Opinion: As D.C. Retreats, California must lead on affordable clean energy

California must lead the clean energy transition by redesigning its electric grid, enacting urgent legislation, and leveraging cheaper renewables amid federal funding rollbacks.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Opinion: As D.C. Retreats, California must lead on affordable clean energy

California must lead the clean energy transition by redesigning its electric grid to maximize renewable abundance, reduce costs, and ensure affordable resilience amid federal retreat.
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fromFortune
1 week ago
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California crowed that it 'finally beat big oil' 2 years ago. Regulators just halted the landmark penalty payments

fromFortune
1 week ago
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California crowed that it 'finally beat big oil' 2 years ago. Regulators just halted the landmark penalty payments

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fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Letters: Alameda County must implement Measure C

Measure C funding for children's health and education is delayed, harming families in Alameda County.
California should prioritize rooftop solar to protect ecosystems and empower residents with energy production.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: Will California sell out its clean energy policies to help power AI?

California legislators may undermine electricity market protections with SB 540, risking consumer interests and environmental regulations.
SB 540 raises significant concerns about legislation's impact on California's energy market and environmental standards.
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