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Pacific Gas & Electric rates
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Why 16 million households in northern and central California are about to pay more for electricity

With no cap on price increases for California’s utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric will hike rates 13%, which it says is needed for upgrades.
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Why are energy prices so high? Some experts blame deregulation.

California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.
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California reduces subsidies for homes with rooftop solar

The decision, which would reduce the incentive for homeowners to install solar panels, could influence other states to make similar changes.
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US approves aid to extend life of California nuclear plant

The Energy Department’s grant of $1.1 billion is the latest step that could keep the reactor in operation beyond its scheduled shutdown in 2025.
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A solar firm plans to build off-grid neighborhoods in California
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A solar firm plans to build off-grid neighborhoods in California

Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on established electric utilities.
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Climate change is straining California’s energy system, officials say

Torrid heat, raging wildfires and prolonged drought are putting California residents at increased risk of power outages, officials said Friday, as extreme weather driven by climate change puts additional stress on the state’s already-taxed energy grid.

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PG&E agrees to pay $55 million in penalties and costs over two wildfires
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PG&E agrees to pay $55 million in penalties and costs over two wildfires

The California utility settled civil charges and avoided criminal prosecution over the role of its equipment in igniting the blazes.
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EU faces criticism for delaying deforestation law enforcement

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Op-ed: The real scam — rail against renewables, run away with factories

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Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

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Donald Trump wins US presidency. What that could mean for the environment.

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Wind energy jobs grow, but safety concerns rise