Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

New Bill to Reduce High-Speed Rail Funding In Favor Of Wildfire Prevention Projects

January 29, 2025 2:47 pmJanuary 29, 2025 2:48 pm

A new bill that would eliminate California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions funds slotted for high speed rail to reallocate it for for water infrastructure and wildfire prevention projects saw increased popularity this week as Southern California wildfire recovery continues....

CA GOP, Dem Lawmakers Slam Newsom’s EV Rebate Proposal Excluding Tesla

November 27, 2024 1:51 pmNovember 29, 2024 7:22 am

Republican and Democratic lawmakers across the state continue to denounce Newsom’s proposed electric vehicle (EV) tax credit program on Wednesday, saying that the market-share cap provision would unfairly box out Tesla and other EV makers. Governor Gavin Newsom announced on...

Newsom’s Proposed EV Credit May Cut Out Tesla According To New Plan Clarifications

November 26, 2024 2:45 amNovember 26, 2024 2:46 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced earlier on Monday that, should President-elect Donald Trump keep his promise and remove the federal $7,500 zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) tax credit, he would help create a successor version of the state Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP)...

Governor Newsom Vows To Keep $7,500 ZEV Tax Credit if Axed By Trump Administration

November 25, 2024 1:25 pmNovember 25, 2024 1:25 pm

In a statement on Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, should President-elect Donald Trump keep his promise and remove the federal $7,500 zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) tax credit, he would help create a successor version of the state Clean Vehicle Rebate...

California Republicans Propose Suspending Renewable Energy Mandate to Fund PG&E Infrastructure Upgrades

October 29, 2019 2:45 pmOctober 30, 2019 3:55 pm

Dollars spent on forestry management have been found to do more to reduce carbon than other measures. Two California lawmakers announced they will introduce legislation to help prevent future wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoffs by PG&E, but Democrats...