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California's Regressive Rooftop Solar Policy Hit With Second Appeal to State Supreme Court
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (594+ words) edhat The Center for Biological Diversity, The Protect Our Communities Foundation and the Environmental Working Group have appealed to the California Supreme Court to overturn the state's new rooftop solar policy after a lower court approved it a second time....
Governor Gavin Newsom Shifts $1. 4 Billion Climate Credits to Summer to Lower Energy Bills
1+ week, 4+ day ago (587+ words) Governor Gavin Newsom announced changes to California's Climate Credit program, providing $1. 4 billion in credits set to be distributed to residents, with a shift in customer bill credits to better support households during high-cost months. As millions of residents across California…...
Santa Barbara and Ventura Add Zero-Emission Electric Buses to Key Coastal Commuter Route
2+ week, 4+ day ago (473+ words) The Ventura County Transportation Commission has added electric buses to the Coastal Express route, offering cleaner, quieter travel between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Operating on Routes 80-89, the new electric buses connect communities across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties thereby…...
California Bets on an Obscure Tool to Replace Clean Air Authority Trump Revoked
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1199+ words) When a package arrives at your door, it has likely traveled through a chain of ports, railyards and warehouses throughout the state. All those ships, trains and trucks leave behind a trail of diesel exhaust as they go, driving some…...
Regional Energy Program Could Bring $7 Million to Santa Barbara County
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (452+ words) The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved support for a regional energy efficiency program expected to bring about $7 million to the county through the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3 C REN). The funding will support the county's participation in…...
California's Instant EV Rebates Would Require Automakers to Match State Funds
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (513+ words) Californians could get instant rebates on electric vehicle purchases under Gov. Gavin Newsom's $200 million plan, which would require automakers to match state incentives dollar-for-dollar. The plan, which the Legislature must still approve, lays out for the first time how the…...
California Investing $202 million to Expand Cleaner Transportation Options in Communities Most Affected by Pollution
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (448+ words) edhat. com Caltrans announced awarding $202 million to 143 local, clean transportation projects to prioritize public transit and electric vehicle options in California communities most affected by pollution. The projects are funded by California Climate Investment (CCI) through the Low Carbon Transit Operation…...
Santa Barbara Clean Energy Launches New Incentive Finder to Help Residents Go Electric
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) now offers a user-friendly online tool to help community members find incentives and rebates that make the switch to energy-efficient electric homes and vehicles more affordable. Through the Govcentives platform, residents can access federal, state,…...