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The following news clips highlight California involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
February 1, 2012
Defense Department Studies Solar Energy Potential at Desert Bases
The U.S. Department of Defense has released a study showing that four military bases in the California desert could generate 7,000 megawatts of solar energy. More
February 1, 2012
DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More
January 18, 2012
California OKs Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Devices
California has adopted the first-in-the-nation rules to reduce wasted energy in battery chargers. More
January 18, 2012
California OKs Energy Efficiency Rules for Battery-Charged Devices
California has adopted the first-in-the-nation rules to reduce wasted energy in battery chargers. More
January 11, 2012
Interior Department OKs Renewable Energy Projects in California, Oregon
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved two renewable energy projects: a California solar plant and an Oregon wind farm. More
January 11, 2012
Interior Department OKs Renewable Energy Projects in California, Oregon
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved two renewable energy projects: a California solar plant and an Oregon wind farm. More
January 4, 2012
Interior Department OKs Two Major Renewable Projects
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved two utility-scale renewable energy projects, including a wind project on public lands, and has announced the next step toward a new offshore wind transmission line. More
January 4, 2012
Interior Department OKs Two Major Renewable Projects
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved two utility-scale renewable energy projects, including a wind project on public lands, and has announced the next step toward a new offshore wind transmission line. More
December 31, 2011
San Francisco (CA) PUC Approves Green Power Program
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) approved the CleanPowerSF community choice program, which is expected to begin as early as July 2012. Community choice aggregation is a state policy that enables local governments to aggregate electricity demand within their jurisdictions in order to procure alternative energy supplies while maintaining the existing electricity provider for transmission and distribution services. More
December 31, 2011
San Francisco (CA) PUC Approves Green Power Program
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) approved the CleanPowerSF community choice program, which is expected to begin as early as July 2012. Community choice aggregation is a state policy that enables local governments to aggregate electricity demand within their jurisdictions in order to procure alternative energy supplies while maintaining the existing electricity provider for transmission and distribution services. More
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