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Hidden Barriers to Building Electrification

Aug 8, 2019 | Cheap Energy, Utility Companies, Whole House Electrification

Studies show that electrifying our transportation and building sectors are the fastest ways to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These sectors combined generate nearly 70% of total greenhouse gases in many states, including California. Our country is making...

Electrifying Buildings with Jeff Byron

Aug 1, 2019 | Energy Politics, Utility Companies

California was the first state to set aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Senate bill 32, AKA Cap and Trade, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. We are well on our way to meeting these goals, and happily a dozen other...

Public Safety Power Shutoff Programs

Jul 17, 2019 | Battery Storage Systems, Utility Companies

California utility companies recently announced their Public Safety Power Shutoff programs across the state. Bloomberg News said “California May Go Dark This Summer and Most People Aren’t Ready.” California’s Governor Gavin Newsom was quoted as saying “I’m worried. We...

San Jose Clean Energy – The New Electric Utility

Apr 4, 2019 | Cheap Energy, Utility Companies

There is a new electricity provider serving customers in the city of San Jose: San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE). Technically they are not a utility since PG&E still provides distribution services: maintaining local wires and transformers, as well as providing billing....

Redesigning the Electric Grid for the Future

Feb 21, 2019 | Energy Technology, Utility Companies

Our electric grid is one of the most complicated systems that has ever been built. We have confidence that our electrical system is generally meeting the needs of people throughout the U.S. — unlike our electoral and election systems, which are beset by...

Legal Issues for PG&E’s Bankruptcy with Angela Liponovich of Estriatus Law

Jan 28, 2019 | Cheap Energy, Solar Industry, Utility Companies

PG&E’s bankruptcy will have a dramatic effect on all electricity users in northern California — as well as utility investors, California taxpayers, and the solar industry in general. Moreover, the bankruptcy of one of the largest utilities in the country is a...