California Energy Commission Archives

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...

California Energy Commission Proposes New Building Standards Favoring Electric Appliances Over Natural Gas

May 12, 2021 2:29 amMay 13, 2021 5:35 am

The California Energy Commission rolled out new building code drafts in the past week, proposing to update building standards in the state to require new homes to have equipment that would allow all-electric appliances to be built in favor of...

Bill To Drastically Increase Offshore Wind Power Production Introduced in Assembly

February 12, 2021 6:39 pmFebruary 13, 2021 1:09 pm

A new bill to drastically increase offshore wind power production, including a final goal of 10 Gigawatts (GW) of electricity by 2040, was introduced in the Assembly this week. Assembly Bill 525, authored by Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco), would...