A recent administrative law judge ruling in California may pave the way for more private-sector development of the state's mandated distributed energy storage system projects. In September 2016, the state passed Assembly Bill...
In a historic move, California became the first state in the U.S. requiring solar power to be installed on all new homes and residential buildings built in 2020 and beyond. This so-called solar mandate, passed in early...
Already a pioneer in the field of clean energy, California has raised the bar again. In August, the state legislature approved a bill that, by 2045, requires 100 percent of retail energy sales to come from zero-carbon sources...
An investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) has concluded that four 2017 wildfires in Northern California were caused by trees coming into contact with power lines. CalFire has also...
For decades, California has led the country in its commitment to clean energy production and energy reduction, adopting solar rebate and net metering programs, and regularly updating its 30-plus-year-old energy efficiency...
Already a leader in clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction, California has set some ambitious goals for the future. One state utility thinks those goals are attainable and offers a plan for success. Released in November,...
The pursuit of renewables and energy efficiency continues in the United States. While the new federal administration may be more interested in fossil fuels, states and cities lead the way toward an energy industry supported...
Expansions, updates and renovations are a necessity of modern life as buildings quickly become outdated. College buildings are no exception; students can be demanding customers. Not known for subtlety, the University of...
