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Regulators Say No To More Fossil Fuel Power Generation In California, Lisa Lomba
Regulators Say No To More Fossil Fuel Power Generation In California, Lisa Lomba
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After determining that the existing electricity supply can meet the state’s system needs through the year 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted unanimously today to defer any new procurement of fossil fuel generation. This ruling establishes for most of the state, that California’s long-term energy needs do not require building more fossil fuel infrastructure, which contributes to global warming.
California Regulators Add Teeth To Landmark Clean Energy Policy, Lisa Lomba
California Regulators Add Teeth To Landmark Clean Energy Policy, Lisa Lomba
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Through the efforts of Pacific Environment represented by GGU Law's Environmental Law and Justice Clinic and the Sierra Club California represented by Earthjustice, and in partnership with Communities for a Better Environment, today the California Public Utilities Commission strengthened a key clean energy policy in California called the Loading Order. The Loading Order sets a priority list for electricity sources. California’s utilities must first employ energy efficiency and conservation to meet customer demand; then energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and geothermal. Only after all those supplies are exhausted may the utilities purchase power from fossil fuel plants.