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Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Lower electricity bills? Or more pollution? A new California law is sparking big debate

California created a regional electricity market to sell surplus solar power, boost competition and lower rates, while raising concerns about oversight and consumer protections.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago
California

Newsom Signs Climate Bills to Extend Cap and Trade, Boost Oil Drilling

California extended cap-and-trade, authorized expanded oil production, and moved to create a Western regional electricity market to balance climate goals with affordability.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Environment

Down to the wire: California lawmakers announce last-minute climate and energy package

California extended its cap-and-trade program to 2045 and approved climate and energy reforms including expansion of a regional electricity market and funding prioritization.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

California Legislature passes a swath of last-minute energy bills

Over the weekend, lawmakers in Sacramento passed a suite of energy-related bills pushed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that came forward in the final days of the California legislative session. The measures that extended proceedings into Saturday include legislation that clears the way for California to join a regional electric grid, tries to boost statewide oil production in the wake of a pair of looming refinery shutdowns, extends California's cap-and-trade program and replenishes the state's wildfire funds.
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