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Renewables

Updates on wind, solar, and other renewable energy policies in California.

Climate and Emissions

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California Report Outlines Framework to Manage Data Center Power Demand

Mar 27, 2026

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California Report Outlines Framework to Manage Data Center Power Demand

A California oversight agency is proposing a new policy framework to manage the rapid growth of energy-intensive data centers while protecting ratepayers and maintaining the state’s clean energy targets.

Renewables

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CPUC Orders 6,000 MW of New Clean Energy and Storage Procurement Through 2032

Mar 11, 2026

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CPUC Orders 6,000 MW of New Clean Energy and Storage Procurement Through 2032

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a major electricity procurement decision requiring utilities and other retail electricity providers to secure 6,000 megawatts (MW) of new clean energy and storage capacity between 2030 and 2032.

Renewables

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Year in Review: Key Energy Bills from 2025 Legislative Session

Dec 31, 2025

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Year in Review: Key Energy Bills from 2025 Legislative Session

California passed hundreds of bills that address climate, energy affordability, and other environmental issues during the 2025 legislative session.

Solar

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Regulators Reject PG&E’s Proposal to Exit Ivanpah Solar Contracts, Keeping Solar Facility Online

Dec 8, 2025

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Regulators Reject PG&E’s Proposal to Exit Ivanpah Solar Contracts, Keeping Solar Facility Online

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected a proposal by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Renewables

Trump Administration Cancels $1.2 Billion for California Hydrogen Hub

Oct 3, 2025

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Trump Administration Cancels $1.2 Billion for California Hydrogen Hub

Climate and Emissions

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Legislators Agree on Energy Bills Intended to Reduce Costs

Sep 12, 2025

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Legislators Agree on Energy Bills Intended to Reduce Costs

Offshore Wind

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Humboldt Offshore Wind Hit by Funding Withdrawals

Sep 4, 2025

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Humboldt Offshore Wind Hit by Funding Withdrawals

Federal Policy

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Newsom Orders State Agencies to Help Projects Claim Federal Tax Credits

Sep 3, 2025

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Newsom Orders State Agencies to Help Projects Claim Federal Tax Credits

Solar

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Treasury Reduces Solar and Wind Projects Eligible for Remaining Tax Credits

Aug 19, 2025

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Treasury Reduces Solar and Wind Projects Eligible for Remaining Tax Credits

Offshore Wind

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Interior Implements Policies to End Federal Offshore Wind Leasing

Aug 8, 2025

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Interior Implements Policies to End Federal Offshore Wind Leasing

Federal Policy

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Clean Energy Groups Request California Policy Changes after Federal Tax Credit Cuts

Jul 17, 2025

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Clean Energy Groups Request California Policy Changes after Federal Tax Credit Cuts

Federal Policy

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Tax Bill Repeals Energy Credits

Jul 10, 2025

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Tax Bill Repeals Energy Credits

Offshore Wind

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California Joins Other States in Challenging Trump on Wind Energy Halt

May 12, 2025

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California Joins Other States in Challenging Trump on Wind Energy Halt

Renewables

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Energy Bills in Legislature: Affordability, Wildfire Prevention, and Faster Approvals
LockSimple

Mar 12, 2025

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Energy Bills in Legislature: Affordability, Wildfire Prevention, and Faster Approvals

Federal Policy

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Energy Committees Introduce Legislation to Exempt IRA Funds from Tax
LockSimple

Feb 13, 2025

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Energy Committees Introduce Legislation to Exempt IRA Funds from Tax

Offshore Wind

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Trump Withdraws OCS from Offshore Wind Leasing
LockSimple

Jan 24, 2025

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Trump Withdraws OCS from Offshore Wind Leasing

Offshore Wind

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BOEM Releases Offshore Wind Environmental Review
LockSimple

Dec 10, 2024

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BOEM Releases Offshore Wind Environmental Review

Offshore Wind

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Legislature Passes Capacity Funding for Offshore Wind
LockSimple

Sep 4, 2024

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Legislature Passes Capacity Funding for Offshore Wind

Offshore Wind

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CEC Approves Plan to Purchase Offshore Wind Power
LockSimple

Aug 28, 2024

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CEC Approves Plan to Purchase Offshore Wind Power

Offshore Wind

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CEC Adopts Offshore Wind Strategic Plan
LockSimple

Jul 16, 2024

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CEC Adopts Offshore Wind Strategic Plan

Offshore Wind

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Climate Bond with Offshore Wind Support Makes Ballot
LockSimple

Jul 11, 2024

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Climate Bond with Offshore Wind Support Makes Ballot

The bond would authorize $475 million to support offshore wind development.

Solar

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CPUC Rejects Net Value Billing Proposal for Community Solar
LockSimple

Jun 4, 2024

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CPUC Rejects Net Value Billing Proposal for Community Solar

Offshore Wind

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Tribal Council and Wind Developers Reach Agreement on Morro Bay Sanctuary
LockSimple

May 8, 2024

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Tribal Council and Wind Developers Reach Agreement on Morro Bay Sanctuary

Offshore Wind

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Submit Offshore Wind Bond to Voters
LockSimple

Feb 9, 2024

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Submit Offshore Wind Bond to Voters

Climate and Emissions

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Hydrogen Regulation Bill Dies in Assembly
LockSimple

Feb 5, 2024

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3 min read

Hydrogen Regulation Bill Dies in Assembly

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