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California bill would make utilities pay some blackout costs
Californians left in the dark by electric companies that shut off their power to prevent wildfires could get paid for things such as lost wages or spoiled food under a bill being considered in the Legislature.....»»
US EV companies rally after Biden announces electric fleet plans for the federal government
The federal fleet comprises some 645,000 vehicles, which cost taxpayers $387 million in fuel costs in 2019 alone. President Joe Biden waves after being sworn in during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, .....»»
PG&E has announced power outages for 2 million Californians, after acknowledging that a broken wire may have sparked the Sonoma blaze
Noah Berger/AP California utility company Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has notified 850,000 customers that they could lose power this weekend. The blackouts are meant to reduce wildfire risk amid warm, dry, windy conditions. PG&E .....»»
From Apple to wineries, California companies turn to solar amid outages
As climate change threatens to make power outages more frequent, California businesses are turning to solar-powered systems to protect their operations when the lights go out......»»
PG&E shutting down power due to potential wildfire risk
Pacific Gas & Electric Company is preemptively shutting down power in certain regions of California as high winds raise concerns over wildfires......»»
Duke says electric bills will be reduced in 2020
Duke Energy Florida said Monday it expects to see a reduction in customers’ monthly electric bills in 2020 because of factors such as lower fuel costs for power plants. For residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity a month.....»»
Texas Power Grid Operator Declares Level 1 Emergency Amid "Extreme Heat"
Update (1325ET): Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) calls for energy conservation while declaring first-level energy emergency. Bloomberg reports that the Level 1 emergency trigg.....»»
Duke Energy Florida customers could be shielded from storm hikes
Duke Energy Florida wants to use savings from a 2017 federal-tax overhaul to cover the costs of restoring power after Hurricane Michael, potentially sparing customers from higher monthly electric bills. The utility filed a proposal Tuesday at the .....»»
California"s electricity future in peril without a plan, commission president warns
The president of the California Public Utilities Commission says that a simple heat wave could jeopardize the state’s increasingly fractured electric supply. Michael Picker, president of the CPUC since 2014, said the potential for problems is growi.....»»
After a fiasco, California aims again at remaking power grid
​Two decades ago, when California deregulated the delivery of electric power, lawmakers, regulators and even some environmentalists hailed the decision as a way to lower consumers’ bills. The strategy proved disastrous......»»
Allegro, UMC sign long-term supply deal
Allegro MicroSystems, which develops high-performance power and sensing semiconductors, has signed a long-term deal with United Microelectronics (UMC) under which UMC will remain Allegro's primary contract chipmaker, according to the companies......»»
Report says region could see billions more in health care costs from climate change
Increased pathogens, air pollution and more heat waves causing billions of dollars in health care expenses are in store for the Sacramento region, according to the latest edition of the California Climate Change Assessment. The fourth edition of t.....»»
California Approves Measure to Pass on Wildfire Costs - NBC 7 San Diego
NBC 7 San DiegoCalifornia Approves Measure to Pass on Wildfire CostsNBC 7 San DiegoThe California Legislature voted Friday to allow power companies to raise ele.....»»
Bay Area mayors worry a high fee to leave PG&E would doom new city-operated utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission is considering two versions of an "exit fee" that would be charged to customers in San Jose and other localities that set up community-owned electric systems that could be cheaper and cleaner than PG&E power......»»
Puerto Rico power company announces 15 percent drop in bills
Puerto Rico's power company has announced a 15 percent reduction in electric bills as people struggle to recover from Hurricane Maria amid an economic crisis......»»
Technology Drives Efficiencies Amid A Global Trade Slowdown
Economist and journalist Marc Levinson kicked off a MarketWaves 2018 panel discussion about global trade impacts on freight with a Power Point showing high inventory levels as shippers stock up in response to supply chain risks. read more.....»»
The Wall Street Journal: Top PG&E Power executive to leave amid California wildfire crisis
A top executive overseeing the utility’s electric division is leaving the company amid rising concerns about its financial health and safety practices following the recent California wildfires......»»
California utility PG&E vows more power shutdowns to prevent wildfire
California utility PG&E Corp plans to increase the controversial practice of shutting off the power to communities at risk of wildfire when dangerous conditions such as high winds and dry heat are present......»»
Truck Stop Owners Feeling The High-Tech Heat
Bob Wollenman, managing partner of Deluxe Truck Stop in St. Joseph, Missouri, is a single-unit independent truck stop operator who has rolled with the changing needs of drivers and trucking companies since he opened his doors in 1980. read more.....»»