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California to Develop Hydrogen Strategy
California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to develop California's Hydrogen Market Development Strategy to increase its hydrogen market.
City of Santa Clara Signs PPA
The City of Santa Clara, Calif. signed a 20-year PPA for the long-term supply of renewable energy with Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra and Silicon Valley Power.
California Governor Increases EV Adoption Package to $10 Billion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom released Jan. 26 his $10 billion plan to accelerate the state’s zero-emission vehicle adoption.
California launches plan to double RE capacity by 2030
The California Public Utilities Commissions released March 26 a new target to double the amount of renewable energy capacity in the state by 2030.
Ca. Dept. of General Services to receive $9.8M for energy upgrades
Public facilities across California will be receiving energy efficiency upgrades under a new contract that was announced Jan. 6.
California set 100% RE goal for 2045
California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Sept 10 to set a goal for all of the state’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2045.
Taylor Farms completes largest solar project to-date
Earlier this year, Taylor Farms announced the deployment of a unique, cogeneration, wind and solar project at a separate California site.
Facebook switches to community choice RE option
Social media giant Facebook has switched all electric accounts at its Menlo Park, Calif., headquarters to participate in a 100% renewable energy program created by a newly established California electricity supplier.
California's SEM program open for business
With a new mandate to double energy efficiency savings by 2030, California utilities are about to roll out a new $4 million industrial energy efficiency program to incentivize Strategic Energy Management, or SEM, in 2018. This column explains how energy managers can capitalize on the opportunity.
Solar to offset 80% of winery's electric needs
San Antonio Winery, the founding winery of Riboli Family Wine Estates, recently completed a solar project at a new production facility and hospitality center in Paso Robles, Calif.
California winery nears carbon neutral operation
Becoming the latest Napa Valley winery to embrace solar power, Delicato Family Vineyards on Aug. 14 announced the completion of a rooftop PV system at Black Stallion Estate Winery.
Salesforce hits 100% RE for 2 office buildings
Cloud computing and customer relationship management company Salesforce.com Inc. announced Aug. 7 that two of its office towers in San Francisco are now sourcing 100% renewable energy.
Napa Valley wineries turn to solar power
A family-run winery in Napa Valley is expecting to offset 95% of its utility bill through power generated from a 177-kW solar installation at its property.
Case study: Medline's 1st North American solar project
This case study, presented by EnterSolar, shares details about Medline's first-ever onsite solar project in North America.
Calif. utility recognizes C&I customers for efficiency
California utility San Diego Gas & Electric has recognized a series of its commercial and industrial customers it says are leading the way in implementing innovative solutions to reducing their energy use.
California amusement park joins green power program
A California amusement park has joined a number of other large energy users in Santa Clara in taking advantage of a renewable energy program that will cover 100% of its electricity use.
Cisco inks 20-year solar PPA for California HQ
Cisco Systems Inc. has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for electricity and renewable energy credits associated with a 20-MW solar project in California.
Taylor Farms deploys cogen, wind, solar project
Taylor Farms, a leading fresh fruit and vegetable producer, has deployed unique, three-part renewable and alternative energy project at a California processing plant that is expected to offset more than 90% of the facility's energy use.
Nonprofit replaces HVAC with solar, ice storage
Following the failure of its air conditioning systems in 2015, the Palm Springs Cultural Center has replaced its dated HVAC system with a brand new type of energy solution that utilizes solar and ice battery storage.
Air purifying billboards point to Toyota's hydrogen car
Toyota on March 23 announced the launch of an air purifying advertising campaign for its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai.
California bill aims to increase RPS to 100%
With the majority of state legislative sessions in full swing, California recently the second state to have a lawmaker propose a 100% renewable energy bill.
California pizza franchise eyes rooftop solar
Following the successful installation of a commercial photovoltaic solar installation at the company's Sacramento headquarters, a popular pizza restaurant franchise is now looking to expand the technology to each of its 64 locations.
70 MW of energy storage comes online in California
Around the same time that Tesla and Edison International subsidiary Southern California Edison announced that their 80 MWh energy storage facility had begun operations in late January, two other massive energy storage projects came online.
IKEA completes 4th California biogas fuel cell project
Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA recently completed the installation of its fourth biogas-powered fuel cell system.
ACEEE unveils state rankings for energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its annual ranking of states by their energy efficiency policy and program efforts, applauding collaboration between businesses, governments and citizens in accelerating the push for energy efficiency as a resource.
Renewables, imports surpass gas use in California
This summer, California saw a significant change in its electric mix, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Agency.
Clean Power Plan could mean big savings for California commercial properties
Commercial properties in California could cut their electric utility costs on average by nearly 8% by 2030 under President Obama's Clean Power Plan.
Palm Springs approves entry of clean energy financing program for city property owners
The city of Palm Springs, Calif., recently voted to participate in state program to provide financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades with no out-of-pocket costs.
San Francisco passes law to require solar panels on new buildings
San Francisco recently became the first major U.S. city to require solar panels on new residential and commercial buildings.
Regency Centers completes solar installations at California shopping centers
The financing structure used allowed the involved parties to overcome hurdles that typically prevent solar energy from use at landlord-tenant commercial properties.
