California
Facilities
Major transmission project gets go-ahead in order to access new renewable energy sources
21 December 2009
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1 min read
Carbon Trading
Draft proposals could see about 600 carbon-intensive firms included in carbon trading scheme from 2012
26 November 2009
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1 min read
Technology
California and Nevada lead the way with over 6GW of power in development
07 October 2009
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2 min read
Facilities
Huge increase in state funding to help cut building energy bills and accelerate development of zero-carbon properties
30 September 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
Executive order requires state to generate a third of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020
17 September 2009
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1 min read
Legislation
Governor insists bill would damage emerging solar industry
15 September 2009
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2 min read
Technology
Report predicts that the roll out of rooftop solar panels could cut the number of transmission lines needed to support new renewable energy developments
19 August 2009
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2 min read
Climate change
Climate threat report urges state to prepare now for increased risk of floods, droughts and heat waves
04 August 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
Long-running battle between California and the EPA ends after the state is granted freedom to set its own car emission standards
02 July 2009
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2 min read
Legislation
President sets out tough new standards designed to cut annual car emissions by 900 metric tons
19 May 2009
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4 min read
