Tracking the Latest California Climate and Energy Bills

February is the month when lawmakers in California introduce new bills to the new session.  Each year, thousands of bills are introduced, but only a select few make it to law. Even as a state with front-running climate and energy policies, it is no exception. This post will discuss some of the notable bills introduced. …

Why California is (not) Ready for Offshore Wind (Part 1)

After two decades of aggressive investments in renewable energy, California leads the United States in renewable energy deployment. Since 2010, however, most of the additional deployment have been concentrated in solar PV followed by land-based wind. In recent years, the Golden State has finally turned its sight on offshore wind. But is it ready? California …