The Colorado Public Utilities Commission decision on the Just Transition Solicitation moves the state closer to a carbon-free future, sequencing critical energy and transmission projects that will keep costs affordable for ratepayers.
Denver, CO—The Colorado Public Utilities Commission decision on the Just Transition Solicitation (JTS) reflects smart, forward-looking policy that puts affordability at the center of Colorado’s energy planning.
Topics: Press Releases, Brian Turner, Colorado
Governor Newsom signs Assembly Bill 825 into law, a monumental step for greater Western regional collaboration
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, California Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 825, the Pathways bill, into law, marking a significant milestone for Western collaboration by allowing California to take part in an independently managed regional electricity market.
Topics: Press Releases, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO, California
Many no-regrets bills passed in the waning days of session, but major affordability and clean energy gaps remain
SACRAMENTO, CA—During a busy last week of session in which high-profile energy deals were finalized on topics ranging from cap-and-trade reauthorization to replenishing the wildfire fund, California lawmakers approved manyclean energybills and madeprogress in addressing the ongoing energy affordability crisis, but also fell short on other key solutions.
Topics: Press Releases, Leah Rubin Shen, California
Assembly Bill 825 passes the California legislature and now awaits the Governor’s signature
SACRAMENTO, CA—As the California legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers approved a bill designed to allow California to participate in an independently-governed Western electricity market. Assembly Bill (AB) 825, which is now an amended version of Senate Bill (SB) 540, has been sent to Governor Newsom for approval.
Topics: Press Releases, Leah Rubin Shen, California
Virtual Power Plant bills (Assembly Bills 740 and 44) passed the California legislature and now await the Governor’s signature
SACRAMENTO, CA—California lawmakers have taken an important step to address the state’s energy affordability challenges by approving two virtual power plant (VPP) bills, Assembly Bills (AB) 44 and 740, which now await the Governor’s signature.
Topics: Press Releases, California
Funding cuts risk driving away innovation and private investment from the state, exacerbating affordability & reliability problems
SACRAMENTO, CA—As the California legislative session comes to a close, the legislature and Governor have failed to fund the state’s flagship clean grid reliability program, the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program. This decision risks ending the program altogether, which would mean losing out on more than $200 million in energy cost savings for Californians and extending the state’s dependence on costly peaker plants to meet emergency power needs.
Topics: Press Releases, Leah Rubin Shen, California
Surplus Interconnection Bill (AB 1408) passed the California legislature and now awaits the Governor’s signature
SACRAMENTO, CA—As the California legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers have taken a step to tackle the state’s rising energy affordability crisis with the passage of a common-sense energy affordability bill that aims to improve reliability, lower costs, and build a cleaner, more resilient energy system for communities across the state.
Topics: Press Releases, California
DENVER, CO – Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive letter aimed at accelerating the deployment of tax credit-eligible clean energy projects in Colorado.
Topics: Press Releases, Emilie Olson, Colorado
Assembly Bills 44 and 740 advance in the Senate
Topics: Press Releases, California, Virtual Power Plants
Despite some progress, California leaders largely sidestep their commitment to critical clean energy and clean air programs.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the legislature passed a 3-party deal on the 2025-26 state budget. While this budget includes some necessary investments in clean transportation, it defers decisions on most Proposition 4 and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund investments until later in the year.
Topics: Press Releases, California