California spends $150 million a year to keep backup gas plant on call as solar pressure mounts
California spends about $150 million each year to keep a gas-fired power plant ready for emergency backup, and…
‘It’s like plugging in a toaster’: California weighs plug-in balcony solar as renters seek relief from high power bills
California’s bruising fight over rooftop solar is now spilling over into a new arena: compact, portable solar panels…
California bill backs plug-in solar as PG&E rates soar, and renters could save on power
California lawmakers are considering a proposal that could make it much easier for renters and other households to…
As power bills climb, California city turns rooftop solar into relief for low-income homes
Rising electricity costs are pushing more cities to seek solutions that provide longer-lasting relief than a one-time bill…
One in four San Diego homes now makes its own power as California weighs new solar rules
Rooftop solar is no longer a niche option for San Diego households. San Diego Gas & Electric has…
California lawmakers back balcony solar that works through a standard wall outlet
A proposal in California could make solar power more accessible for people in apartments and condos by letting…
California solar surged ahead of gas in the first 5 months of 2026
This year has been full of dramatic rivalries. World Cup matchups, Knicks versus Spurs, One Battle After Another…
California’s Public Utility Commission President Talks Affordability With Heatmap
“2016 would be an unusually cold year if it occurred today,” Zeke Hausfather, the climate research lead for…
EWG challenging California Supreme Court on anti-solar ruling
By Martin McConnell April 21, 2026 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and its allies in California are asking…