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Gov. Newsom’s Demand for Federal Probe Into Natural Gas Prices a Deflection From Failing Policies

February 7, 2023 4:32 pmFebruary 8, 2023 7:14 am

As California Governor Gavin Newsom demands a federal probe into escalating natural gas prices, he really wants to direct your attention toward his concern for the little guy, while he deflects his already signed laws and orders bumping off the state’s...

Senators Cruz, Manchin Propose ‘The Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act’

February 5, 2023 10:00 pmFebruary 6, 2023 10:13 am

We know that California is pushing to become the first state to ban natural gas heaters, water heaters, and furnaces by 2030, a policy of the California Air Resources Board, entirely made up of appointees by the governor. As the Globe...

Grid Expert: Replacing Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant with Renewables ‘Can’t Be Done’

January 28, 2023 9:15 amJanuary 28, 2023 9:27 am

With recent legislation limiting the lifetime of California’s last remaining nuclear power plant to eight more years, the debate about replacement power has once again been thrust to the forefront of environmental concerns: will higher emissions after the shutdown of...

The Tangled Government Web Behind the Push to Ban Gas Stoves

January 12, 2023 2:45 amJanuary 12, 2023 12:40 pm

We know that California is pushing to become the first state to ban natural gas heaters, water heaters, and furnaces by 2030, a policy of the California Air Resources Board, entirely made up of appointees by the governor. Now the federal...

CARB Announces Ban on Sales of Gas Heaters, Furnaces, Water Heaters by 2030

September 24, 2022 2:50 amSeptember 23, 2022 9:55 pm

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced on Thursday a new comprehensive plan to meet federal ozone standards over the next 15 years, including the ban on new sales of natural gas heaters, water heaters, and furnaces by 2030. According...

Lessons Learned From California’s Averted Power Crisis

September 21, 2022 2:50 amSeptember 20, 2022 2:25 pm

Shortly after 4:55 PM on Sept. 6, California’s electricity grid set a new record. Briefly, residents and businesses were consuming electricity at a rate of 51,426 million watts, and the grid was stretched to its limit. Were it not for...

Permitting Reform is Key to Protecting Ratepayers in the Golden State

September 7, 2022 7:16 amSeptember 7, 2022 7:26 am

We often take for granted the importance of energy. For millions of Americans, energy is defined as a flip of a switch or click of a button. Energy is what powers our cars, lights our homes, and keeps many of...