California Energy Commission Archives

CEC Announces New Increased Offshore Wind Power Production Goals

August 11, 2022 12:08 pm

The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced on Wednesday that they are increasing offshore wind power construction goals in the next two decades by having up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity coming from the turbines by 2030 and 25 GW...

California Energy Commission Begins Certifying $1 Billion Energy Storage Facility in Kern County

July 14, 2022 4:48 pm

California Energy Commission (CEC) officials announced on Wednesday that they will begin to certify an energy storage facility development in Kern County that would help California continue to transition more into renewable energy use and severely reduce greenhouse gases. According...

Over 27% of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Bay Area are Non-Operable According to New Survey

May 10, 2022 1:21 pm

According to a study released earlier this week, over 27% of all electric vehicle charging stations in the San Francisco Bar area are non-functioning, bringing forward a major issue that may push back further public adaptation of electric cars in...

California Air Resources Board Ups Zero Emission Vehicle Sales Minimum

April 14, 2022 2:23 amApril 13, 2022 10:00 pm

The California Air Resources Board introduced a new zero-emission vehicle regulation proposal late on Tuesday, which, if passed, would greatly increase the rate of new zero-emissions vehicle sale minimums to 35% by 2026, up to 100% by 2035. 2020 data...

Bill To Make More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Accessible, and Low Income Charging Subsidies

April 12, 2022 3:38 pm

A bill was introduced in February to make electric vehicle charging stations more available for Californians, as well as increase electric vehicles (EVs) in disadvantaged communities. Assembly Bill 2703, authored by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), would require those who are...

California Energy Commission Approves $1.4 Billion Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

November 17, 2021 2:30 amApril 3, 2022 8:20 am

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a a three-year $1.4 billion zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure plan on Monday, aiming to get the state to meet 2025 electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling goals. Press play to hear a narrated version...

California Adding 5 Temporary Natural Gas Power Plants to Help Alleviate Energy Shortage

August 20, 2021 3:09 pmAugust 21, 2021 11:18 pm

The California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) announced on Thursday that the state will be temporarily expanding natural gas power by adding new power plants due to energy supply concerns. According to the CDWR, five new gas powered generators will...