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#california
fromKqed
3 hours ago
Environment

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

fromKqed
5 days ago
Environment

'Who's Not Paying?': Fire Survivors Back California Bill to Hold Big Oil Accountable | KQED

Environment
fromKqed
3 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
Environment
fromKqed
5 days ago

'Who's Not Paying?': Fire Survivors Back California Bill to Hold Big Oil Accountable | KQED

California's proposed legislation allows the attorney general to sue fossil fuel companies for climate disaster damages, addressing rising insurance costs and disaster impacts.
fromStreetsblog New York City
13 hours ago

'Rate Evaders': Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul's Watch - Streetsblog New York City

The state Department of Financial Services quantifies the fraud annually based on information provided by insurance companies, which track policyholders misrepresenting where they predominantly use and store their vehicles to get cheaper rates.
NYC politics
#energy-policy
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago
UK politics

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The government plans to weaken the link between electricity and gas prices to protect consumers from energy shocks.
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC politics

Gas Industry Eyes Comeback as New York Weighs Climate Law Delays

Pipeline and power plant companies are seeking to influence New York's energy strategy amid a slower transition from fossil fuels.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The government plans to weaken the link between electricity and gas prices to protect consumers from energy shocks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Gas Industry Eyes Comeback as New York Weighs Climate Law Delays

Pipeline and power plant companies are seeking to influence New York's energy strategy amid a slower transition from fossil fuels.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Inside the NYC Power Stations That Keep Trains Moving or Bring Them to a Halt

A power outage stranded over 3,500 subway riders in NYC for two hours, causing significant delays and highlighting aging infrastructure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.
Europe news
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

High Gas Prices Are Boosting EV Sales Around The World. Will The U.S. Be Left Out?

High gas prices are driving global EV sales, with record growth in Europe and Asia, while U.S. sales face challenges from reduced automaker plans.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Exelon Gets Hit With a Triple Downgrade From Barclays, BMO and Mizuho: Three Firms Agree the Regulatory Tide Has Turned

Barclays believes Maryland and Pennsylvania are becoming less constructive jurisdictions for Exelon, and that this should result in a wider discount on Exelon's distribution portfolio on most comparatives.
Business
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

East Bay Company Dumps Debris Into Customer's Yard Over Unpaid Bill, But They Moved Out

A dumpster company dumped unpaid junk back into a former customer's yard after they moved out, causing community frustration.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Utilities are spending $1.4 trillion to power the AI boom, and it's hiking up electric bills across the US

Utilities in the US are set to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030 to meet AI electricity demands and modernize the electric grid.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

"It's generating power that goes right into my apartment, and that's money that I'm not spending. As a mom who has two kids and a big day care bill, that makes a big difference."
NYC real estate
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Pipeline Construction Begins In Brooklyn As Trump Officials Join Controversial Project

Construction has begun on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline in Brooklyn, despite years of opposition and regulatory setbacks.
DevOps
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

There's a Glaring Safety Problem With Nuclear Energy Startups

The United States is perhaps the most privatized nuclear energy system in the world, with reactors largely in the hands of the private sector, unlike state-run systems in other countries.
World news
fromStreetsblog Empire State
4 days ago

Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State

Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications.
California
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

3 Utility Stocks To Grow Your Passive Income

Passive income from utility stocks provides stability and growth potential, making them essential for income-focused investors.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says

Thames Water should be put into administration rather than 'sleepwalking' into a deal that is bad for customers, according to an investor which wants to buy the business.
UK politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Gas Is Still Cheap In Oklahoma

Oklahoma's average price of a gallon of regular is $3.40 now, according to GasBuddy. By contrast, the state with the highest prices is California at $5.86, which is 72% higher than Oklahoma's.
California
#energy-consumption
Environment
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

The US government plans a mandatory survey to collect data on energy use in data centers, addressing public concerns over their resource consumption.
Environment
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

The US government plans a mandatory survey to collect data on energy use in data centers, addressing public concerns over their resource consumption.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Whose pocket are you in? Hochul, NY lawmakers bicker amid battle over auto insurance

New York budget negotiations are stalled due to conflicts over insurance reform proposals influenced by special interests.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
#electricity-rates
US Elections
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Energy execs say they're trying to address anger over rising electric bills

Investments in grid improvements and cooperation will help reduce electricity rates over time.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Energy execs say they're trying to address anger over rising electric bills

Investments in grid improvements and cooperation will help reduce electricity rates over time.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
#pge
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

CA lawmakers considering bill that could slash PG&E rates by 30%, pay out wildfire victims

State lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce PG&E bills by 30% and ensure fire survivors receive full settlements.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

CA lawmakers considering bill that could slash PG&E rates by 30%, pay out wildfire victims

State lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce PG&E bills by 30% and ensure fire survivors receive full settlements.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs

Reservoirs are a significant, unmonitored source of methane emissions in California, impacting climate goals and energy decisions.
#new-jersey
SF politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Utility companies - and their political donations - are top of mind in NJ elections

New Jersey Democrats aim to leverage utility donations against Republican Tom Kean Jr. amid rising electricity costs.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
US politics

New Jersey electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, congressional report says

SF politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Utility companies - and their political donations - are top of mind in NJ elections

New Jersey Democrats aim to leverage utility donations against Republican Tom Kean Jr. amid rising electricity costs.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
US politics

New Jersey electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, congressional report says

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Go West! US datacentres head for available and cheap energy | Computer Weekly

Datacentre construction in the US is shifting towards central regions, particularly Texas, due to power availability and water use mitigation technologies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Eversource Takes a Hit as Regulators Reset ROE and Trigger Refund Risk

Eversource Energy's stock has declined 11.51% recently, but analysts maintain a positive outlook with a price target of $73.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Hundreds of Edison customers, courthouse lose power during scorching SoCal heat wave

A power outage affecting 447 Southern California Edison customers near LAX knocked out the Los Angeles County Airport Courthouse, forcing urgent cases to relocate to other courthouses until power restoration by 6 p.m.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Southern Company Risk Looks Overdone as Policy Fears Fade

Mizuho maintains an Outperform rating for Southern Company, believing regulatory threats from Alabama legislation are overstated and unlikely to impact earnings significantly.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

The Debate for Keeping Diablo Canyon Open Past 2030 Is On. What Could It Mean for Your Bills? | KQED

Californians may be overpaying PG&E for Diablo Canyon's operation, with potential savings if the agreement is restructured.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NY clean energy projects that could power 3 million homes on hold because of tariffs

None of the contracts are financially viable anymore because of tariffs. For a renewable project to get built, it has to be in the black a little bit. It can't be in the red. You just can't get a loan for that, and so the projects remain unbuilt.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

PG&E, Algonquin Power and Avista Are Drawing New Analyst Interest in the Utility Sector

UBS expects the stock's 43% price-to-earnings discount to narrow "meaningfully" with continued risk reduction. PG&E's data center pipeline stands at 3.6 GW in final engineering, up from 1.6 GW in Q3 2025, representing a significant load growth catalyst. Management guided for 2026 non-GAAP core EPS of $1.64 to $1.66, with a $73 billion five-year capital plan requiring no new common equity.
Business intelligence
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate

California's cap-and-invest climate program faces opposition over concerns it could increase energy costs while tightening emissions caps and reducing free allowances to industrial facilities.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
#utility-rate-hikes
fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

Your utility bills keep going up. Here's everyone you can blame-AI data centers included | Fortune

Electric and natural gas bills surged as major inflation drivers in 2025, with utilities requesting record $31 billion in rate hikes amid aging infrastructure, climate impacts, and AI data center demand.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

Utilities want $31 billion more from customers, and your electric bill is about to feel it

Utilities requested $31 billion in 2025 rate increases, driven by data-center demand and approved hikes that will raise customer bills, especially in the South.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

Your utility bills keep going up. Here's everyone you can blame-AI data centers included | Fortune

Electric and natural gas bills surged as major inflation drivers in 2025, with utilities requesting record $31 billion in rate hikes amid aging infrastructure, climate impacts, and AI data center demand.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

OFGEM Pushing 'Propaganda, Not Regulation' and Consumers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The bulk of the £200 (10%) saving from a year ago is not real. It's a transfer of bad climate policy costs from bills to taxes. Hiding the problem, not solving it. This means future taxpayers, your children, are now subsidising old wind farms and failed heat pump promotion campaigns, rather than stopping the waste.
Public health
#electricity-prices
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Power struggle: Why the New York Power Authority is taking heat over cutbacks on renewable energy amNewYork

Yet four years away from that deadline, not only is the Empire State 15 gigawatts (GW) shy of its goal but also investments in renewable energy are dipping. On Dec. 19, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Public Renewables Transparency Act, sponsored by Assembly Member Sarahana Shrestha (D-Ulster County), to open up the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) conferral process
New York City
fromEngadget
1 month ago

States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator

The lawsuit specifically argues that the EPA's decision to rescind a 2009 study that determined greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health was illegal. The study, which is the source of what's called the "Endangerment Finding," was one of several justifications - along with things like the Clean Air Act - for the agency's ability to regulate emissions.
Environment
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

7 tech companies commit to protect consumers from rising electricity prices

Major tech companies commit to offsetting AI data center electricity costs and investing in local communities through Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running

The Trump administration uses emergency orders to keep uneconomical coal plants operational despite cheaper renewable and natural gas alternatives, citing grid reliability while data shows minimal actual energy contribution.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

County prosecutors probing whether Edison should be criminally prosecuted for Eaton fire

Southern California Edison faces a Los Angeles County District Attorney criminal investigation over its possible role in the Eaton wildfire that killed 19 people.
Business
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Pace of PG&E profit and revenue increases start to slow as bills ease

PG&E's 2025 profit and revenue increased modestly while initiatives and large-load connections aim to slow or reverse residential bill increases.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY haunted by closing of nuclear power plant as energy bills soar, green mandates spark chaos

New York's 2021 closure of Indian Point nuclear plant, which supplied 25% of NYC electricity, has increased reliance on natural gas and raised energy bills while hindering green energy goals.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Judge gubernatorial candidates by their stand on utilities

Elect a governor who rejects large utility donations and appoints commissioners who will robustly regulate investor-owned utilities for reliability and fair rates.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Judge gubernatorial candidates by their stand on utilities

Elect a governor who refuses utility donations and appoints commissioners to strictly regulate investor-owned utilities to ensure reliable service and lower rates.
Environment
fromsyracuse
2 months ago

Virtual power plants could save New Yorkers billions: What's holding them back?

Virtual power plants of networked home batteries can stabilize New York's grid, reduce fossil fuel use, and save billions while lowering household energy costs.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers

Winter Storm Fern's cold snap, combined with rising electricity demand from AI data centers, caused wholesale price spikes and stressed regional power grids.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way

An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, heat pumps are widely seen as the climate-friendly home heater of choice. They can do double-duty as both home heaters and AC units and are pretty good at maintaining a constant temperature inside a home without the blast-then-cool-off cycle typical of a furnace.
Environment
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