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Recent clean-energy coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The commission adopted its annual AB 209 report on Sept. 9 and directed staff to finalize it, send it to the Legislature and post it publicly.
The commission approved the 2025 report at its Sept. 9 business meeting and directed staff to send it to the Legislature and post it publicly.
Staff backed adoption of the 2026-2030 EPIC 5 plan at the Aug. 17 business meeting and recommended filing it with the CPUC by Aug. 26.
The Aug. 17 business-meeting agenda bundles major grant awards, new tire-efficiency regulations and two statewide planning documents for commissioners to consider.
The California Energy Commission approved four grants tied to residential clean-energy training, apprenticeship support and contractor pipeline development.
The grant will fund non-instructional services meant to help Los Angeles Trade-Technical College students complete training and move into clean-energy jobs.
The bill would launch a light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive program and move unused funds to the Demand Side Grid Support Program.
Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny a petition that sought to reopen the closed San Joaquin Valley proceeding or force a new phase-three rulemaking.