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The California Energy Commission approved a three-year $1.4 billion plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing.

The 2021‑22 budget package provides a total of $21.7 billion from various fund sources—the General Fund, bond funds, and various special funds—for programs administered by the California Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Agencies. This is a net increase of $4.8 billion (22 percent) compared to 2020‑21 estimated expenditures.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced that $12 million in rebates will be available to install publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The funds are part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) that addresses regional charging needs and...

New research from the Union of Concerned Scientists found that as electric utilities phase out fossil fuels like coal, the electric cars they recharge far outpace gas-powered cars when considering overall greenhouse gas emissions.

A coalition of 20 lawmakers called on state leaders to increase funding for the energy transition.

Published: Thursday, June 3, 2021 David Raboy waves from the cab of his Ford Ranger EV. Photo credit: David Raboy. David Raboy waves from the cab of his Ford Ranger EV. Courtesy of David Raboy. The F-150 Lightning may be the biggest, baddest electric truck Ford Motor Co. has ever produced. But it isnt the first. That honor belongs to the electric Ford Ranger, a plucky little truck with an outsize reputation. Its birth and near-death more than 20 years ago have become the stuff of legend among g...

I am not what you would call a car guy. My father always bought used cars, and the lug nut does not fall far from the wheel. I swear to you my dad even bought used tires, and for several years he drove a beat-up Rambler. Style and status were not part of the equation. Several weeks ago I was ready t

Print The California Energy Commission has awarded North County Transit District a $4 million grant to build a hydrogen fueling station at the district’s Breeze bus maintenance facility in the Oceanside Industrial Park, transit officials announced Monday. “NCTD remains committed to being on the forefront of zero-emissions technology, providing clean transportation choices for our customers, and improving the air quality in our communities,” said Tony Kranz, the district’s board chairman...

California announces $17.5M for public electric vehicle charging in 13 rural counties The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced that $17.5 million is available to expand public electric vehicle (EV) charging in 13 rural counties. Incentives available through the new Inland Communities Incentive Project will cover up to 75% of EV charging equipment costs. More than a third of the funding is dedicated to installations in under-resourced communities. Eligible counties include Butte, El Dora...

Statement by Michelle Robinson, Union of Concerned Scientists Published May 7, 2021 WASHINGTON (May 7, 2021)—Today, a state administrative law judge in Minnesota ruled that the state can proceed with new clean car standards. The new rules, proposed in 2019 by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop, would set emissions standards for all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state and require auto manufacturers to sell more electric v...