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1Utilities companies using manure, trash to generate renewable energy

Utilities companies using manure, trash to generate renewable energy

Oct 23, 2019

An article discussing how utility companies are using manure and trash to generate renewable energy. Joey Airoso has always been proud of his cows, whose milk goes into the butter sold by national dairy company Land O’Lakes. Now he has something new to brag about: the vast amounts of gas produced by his 2,900-head herd […]

2Many California City Fleets Run on Bio-Based Diesel Fuels

Many California City Fleets Run on Bio-Based Diesel Fuels

Oct 23, 2019

More cities and counties in California are switching to renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels for their diesel-engined vehicles, according to panelists at the recent League of California Cities annual conference. During a session led by the Diesel Technology Forum, experts from the city of Oakland, California, and Neste US, shared insights into what they say are the benefits gained by […]

3PG&E faces anger, mistrust over power outages: ‘It is excessive’

PG&E faces anger, mistrust over power outages: ‘It is excessive’

Oct 9, 2019

An article highlighting the anger and mistrust many feel toward PG&E because of the power grid shut down that is affecting millions in California. Some Californian Senators are calling the move excessive and blame PG&E for not updating the energy grid. By JOSEPH SERNA, TARYN LUNA, JACLYN COSGROVE, PATRICK MCGREEVY A massive planned power outage that could affect […]

4Schools impacted by PG&E power shutoff

Schools impacted by PG&E power shutoff

Oct 9, 2019

Below is a compiled list of the districts, colleges and libraries impacted by PG&E’s decision to shutdown power grids. COLLEGES: PG&E is undergoing Public Safety Power Shutoffs that impact hundreds of thousands of customers, among which are several schools. Mills College Closed from Wednesday, Oct. 9 to Thursday, Oct. 10. Merritt College Closed from Wednesday, Oct. 9 […]

5Millions without power as PG&E shuts down grid amid critical fire danger

Millions without power as PG&E shuts down grid amid critical fire danger

Oct 9, 2019

This article discusses the devastating effects of PG& E’s decision to shut down the power grid due to fears of wildfires caused by wind-damaged equipment . Millions of people in California will be without electric power in up to thirty counties. Many are turning to alternative energies like propane to cook food. There are some people that […]

6Will California’s Brand As The Denizen Of Green Energy Be Tarnished By Allowing New Drilling In Its Coastal Areas?

Will California’s Brand As The Denizen Of Green Energy Be Tarnished By Allowing New Drilling In Its Coastal Areas?

Oct 7, 2019

An article examining the recent measure by the Trump administration to give oil and gas producers access to more land in California for drilling. Below the effects of this decision on California’s green energy reputation are discussed. By Ken Silverstein The Trump administration has decided once again to butt heads with the state of California. […]

7Four Drawbacks of Electric Buses & What You Can Do About Them

Four Drawbacks of Electric Buses & What You Can Do About Them

Oct 7, 2019

An article discussing the many drawbacks of electric buses with current technology. This highlights the need for California to keep a diverse range of energy choices that include biofuels, propane, etc.  While there is a lot of hype surrounding electric school buses, there is also quite a bit of speculation. From range anxiety to high […]

8Trump administration surrenders to California, backs off on Delta water fight

Trump administration surrenders to California, backs off on Delta water fight

Oct 7, 2019

An article discussing the recent failure of the Trump administration to push more water to farmers through the Delta this fall. Opponents of Trump’s plan sited the harmful impact this action would have on endangered species in the region. More feuds between the Trump and Newsom administrations on this issue are expected in the near […]

9California farmers face ‘catastrophic’ water restrictions. Can they adapt to survive?

California farmers face ‘catastrophic’ water restrictions. Can they adapt to survive?

Oct 2, 2019

An article discussing the damaging effects that the new groundwater legislation will have on California farmers. Farmers must adapt to these new changes or risk losing their farms. BY DALE KASLER It was 2015 and, as far as John Konda knew, farming still had a viable future in the San Joaquin Valley. So he expanded. The […]

10Despite Trump’s ‘burn, burn, burn’ policies, renewable energy capacity now exceeds coal’s

Despite Trump’s ‘burn, burn, burn’ policies, renewable energy capacity now exceeds coal’s

Sep 18, 2019

An article examining how coal has become more expensive than natural gas or renewable sources such as solar and wind because of regulations. The markets are showing that alternative energy sources are coming down in price as the industry expands. By SCOTT MARTELLE Editorial writer June 11, 2019 You probably didn’t notice, but April marked a threshold for […]

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