<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>California Archives • The Electricity Hub</title> <atom:link href="https://theelectricityhub.com/tag/california/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/tag/california/</link> <description>Collating and Disseminating Credible Power Industry Data and Information</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:10:16 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://theelectricityhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-NEH-32x32.png</url> <title>California Archives • The Electricity Hub</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/tag/california/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>California’s Rising Electricity Rates Are Driven by Wildfire Costs</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/californias-electricity-rates-are-the-second-highest-in-the-u-s-with-rising-costs-driven-by-wildfire-related-expenses-and-the-transition/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/californias-electricity-rates-are-the-second-highest-in-the-u-s-with-rising-costs-driven-by-wildfire-related-expenses-and-the-transition/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Niniola Odeyemi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:09:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[On-Grid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prospects & Challenge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewables]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Watt Page]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Climate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[electricity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[US]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=98640</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>California’s electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., second only to Hawaii, and have been increasing much faster than in other states. A recent state report reveals that… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/californias-electricity-rates-are-the-second-highest-in-the-u-s-with-rising-costs-driven-by-wildfire-related-expenses-and-the-transition/">California’s Rising Electricity Rates Are Driven by Wildfire Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li class="">California’s electricity rates are the second-highest in the U.S., with rising costs driven by wildfire-related expenses and the transition to renewable energy.</li> <li class="">High energy bills hinder the state’s climate goals, discourage Californians from adopting greener technologies, and make electrification more difficult.</li> </ul> <p class="">California’s electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., second only to Hawaii, and have been increasing much faster than in other states. A recent state report reveals that residential power bills in California are nearly double the national average, with a significant portion of these rising costs attributed to wildfires and the state’s ambitious climate goals.</p> <p class="">The report highlights the growing financial burden caused by utility-related wildfires, noting that costs related to wildfire mitigation, such as tree trimming, vegetation management, and underground power line construction, have surged in recent years. Utilities, including Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), have faced steep increases in wildfire-related expenses, with PG&E’s costs rising by 117% between January 2023 and April 2024. The report indicates that these costs are typically passed on to ratepayers, driving electricity bills.</p> <p class="">California’s utilities also contribute to the California Wildfire Fund, a program designed to help cover the damages caused by utility-sparked fires. However, the report warns that as climate change exacerbates wildfire risks, these costs will continue rising, further straining ratepayers.</p> <p class="">Additionally, the state’s transition to renewable energy contributes to higher electricity rates. While the cost of generating power from renewable sources has decreased, the infrastructure required to support these sources, such as enhanced transmission lines for reliability—remains expensive. As the state pushes for carbon neutrality by 2045 and sets aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets, these costs are being passed on to consumers.</p> <p class="">The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has expressed concern that California’s high electricity rates are hindering its climate goals. Rising energy costs most impact low-income residents and those in hotter areas, which could discourage them from adopting cleaner energy solutions, such as electric vehicles and energy-efficient appliances. The LAO notes that high electricity costs make it difficult for Californians to justify the upfront investment in green technologies, slowing progress on the state’s climate objectives.</p> <p class="">With California’s ambitious climate targets and rising energy demand, the LAO predicts that electricity rates will continue to climb. This puts pressure on lawmakers to balance the state’s climate agenda with the need to keep energy costs affordable. The state will likely face tough decisions on addressing electricity rates while striving to meet its climate goals and affordability challenges for residents.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/californias-electricity-rates-are-the-second-highest-in-the-u-s-with-rising-costs-driven-by-wildfire-related-expenses-and-the-transition/">California’s Rising Electricity Rates Are Driven by Wildfire Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/californias-electricity-rates-are-the-second-highest-in-the-u-s-with-rising-costs-driven-by-wildfire-related-expenses-and-the-transition/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>EDP Renewables Launches Scarlet I Solar Park in California</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/edp-renewables-launches-scarlet-i-solar-park-in-california/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/edp-renewables-launches-scarlet-i-solar-park-in-california/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Oshionameh Ajayi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:52:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Carbon Emissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy Storage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy Transition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewables]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BESS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy Bills]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sustainable Power Grid]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=90289</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>EDP Renewables North America LLC inaugurated its Scarlet I Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California, on July 20, 2024. The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew dozens of dignitaries and industry partners. The 200-megawatt (MW)… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/edp-renewables-launches-scarlet-i-solar-park-in-california/">EDP Renewables Launches Scarlet I Solar Park in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li class="">EDP Renewables North America LLC inaugurated the 200 MW Scarlet I Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, CA, featuring a 40 MW battery energy storage system.</li> <li class="">The project has secured power purchase agreements with Ava Community Energy for 100 MW of solar and 30 MW of BESS and with San José Clean Energy for 100 MW of solar and 10 MW of BESS.</li> <li class="">Scarlet I created over 230 construction jobs and will invest millions in local businesses and the economy, supporting five permanent operations and maintenance positions.</li> </ul> <p class="">EDP Renewables North America LLC<span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> inaugurated its <a href="https://solarquarter.com/2024/07/20/edp-renewables-unveils-200-mw-scarlet-i-solar-energy-park-with-battery-storage-in-california/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scarlet I</a> Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California, on July 20, 2024</span>. The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew dozens of dignitaries and industry partners. The 200-megawatt (MW) project includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system (<a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/?s=BESS">BESS</a>) and will generate enough energy to power about 68,000 California homes annually.</p> <p class="">Scarlet I has secured two power purchase agreements (PPAs). One is with Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy) for 100 MW of solar and 30 MW of BESS. The other is with San José Clean Energy (SJCE) for 100 MW of solar and 10 MW of BESS. This new solar and storage facility expands EDPR NA’s operational footprint in California to 248 MW.</p> <p class="">The Solar Energy Park created over 230 construction jobs and five permanent positions for operations and maintenance. Scarlet, I will invest millions of dollars in small businesses and the local economy over the coming decades.</p> <p class="">“We’re excited for the start of Scarlet I,” said Howard Chang, CEO of Ava Community Energy. “It plays a key role in our goal of providing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. Working with EDPR NA has ensured that our investment in renewables is happening. It makes it easy for our customers to transition to clean, reliable energy and save on their <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/?s=energy+bills">energy bills</a>.”</p> <p class="">“This project helps us provide clean energy to residents and businesses at competitive rates,” noted Lori Mitchell, San José Clean Energy Director. “It also offers community programs, local control, transparency, and accessibility. In sourcing and building clean and affordable renewables, we’re committed to advancing a reliable and <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/?s=sustainable+power+grid">sustainable power grid</a> for California.”</p> <p class="">EDPR NA’s Scarlet I Solar Energy Park represents a significant step toward a greener future for California. The company’s ongoing investments in renewable energy and local economies demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and community development.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/edp-renewables-launches-scarlet-i-solar-park-in-california/">EDP Renewables Launches Scarlet I Solar Park in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/edp-renewables-launches-scarlet-i-solar-park-in-california/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Primergy Acquires 400-MW Solar PPA with California CCA</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/primergy-acquires-400-mw-solar-ppa-with-california-cca/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/primergy-acquires-400-mw-solar-ppa-with-california-cca/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Martins Eze]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:38:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Energy Storage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy Transition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Clean Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Primergy Solar LLC]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=86357</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Primergy Solar LLC has attracted California-based community choice aggregator (CCA) San Diego Community Power (SDCP). The firm will be the power off-taker for a 400-MW solar project with battery storage… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/primergy-acquires-400-mw-solar-ppa-with-california-cca/">Primergy Acquires 400-MW Solar PPA with California CCA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li class="">Primergy Solar LLC has attracted a California-based community choice aggregator solar project with battery storage.</li> <li class="">San Diego Community Power will receive power and the related green energy attributes.</li> </ul> <p class="">Primergy Solar LLC has attracted California-based community choice aggregator (CCA) San Diego <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/?s=Community+Power">Community Power</a> (SDCP). The firm will be the power off-taker for a 400-MW solar project with battery storage in Nevada.</p> <p class="">The solar and energy storage projects operator, a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, and SDCP have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). This PPA is connected to the entire capacity of the Purple Sage Energy Center. </p> <p class="">San Diego Community Power will receive power and the related green energy attributes. Also, the contract supplies are scheduled to begin in 2027. Furthermore, the Purple Sage Energy Centre will feature photovoltaic (PV) modules and 1.6 GWh of battery energy storage systems installed between Las Vegas and the California border. </p> <p class="">When operating at full capacity, the site will be able to produce more than 1.2 million MWh of electricity annually, estimated to be enough to supply over 100,000 households.</p> <p class="">.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/primergy-acquires-400-mw-solar-ppa-with-california-cca/">Primergy Acquires 400-MW Solar PPA with California CCA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/primergy-acquires-400-mw-solar-ppa-with-california-cca/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Pineapple Express Storm Plunges California Into Darkness</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/pineapple-express-storm-plunges-california-into-darkness/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/pineapple-express-storm-plunges-california-into-darkness/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Oshionameh Ajayi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:45:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Distribution]]></category> <category><![CDATA[On-Grid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pineapple express storm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[United States]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=84417</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>After a second Pineapple Express storm, over 600,000 homes and businesses in California are without power. Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) leads in outages, affecting around 500,000 customers. PG&E… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/pineapple-express-storm-plunges-california-into-darkness/">Pineapple Express Storm Plunges California Into Darkness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li class="">Over 600,000 homes in California were without power after the second Pineapple Express storm. </li> <li class="">PG&E tops outages with around 500,000 affected; 565,000 restored, but 570,000 still powerless.</li> </ul> <p class="">After a second Pineapple Express storm, over 600,000 homes and businesses in <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/atmospheric-river-storm-leaves-over-600000-still-without-power-california-2024-02-05/">California</a> are without <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/?s=power">power</a>. Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) leads in outages, affecting around 500,000 customers. </p> <p class="">PG&E restored power to 565,000 customers in the last 24 hours, but approximately 570,000 remain in the dark. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in eight counties home to over 20 million people. </p> <p class="">Flash flood warnings cover parts of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. The United States National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office noted Sunday as LA’s third wettest day in February since 1877. </p> <p class="">High risks of life-threatening and damaging flooding persist through Tuesday afternoon. California’s SP-15 hub sees a spike in base power prices, reaching $63.35 per megawatt-hour on Monday’s 18th hour. The storms coincide with the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, posing an unexpected challenge.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/pineapple-express-storm-plunges-california-into-darkness/">Pineapple Express Storm Plunges California Into Darkness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/pineapple-express-storm-plunges-california-into-darkness/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>KP Engineering Partners With Agra for Aviation Fuel</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/kp-engineering-partners-with-agra-for-aviation-fuel/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/kp-engineering-partners-with-agra-for-aviation-fuel/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Blessing Afolabi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:19:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewables]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Agra Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[KPE]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sustainable Projects]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=80842</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>KP Engineering (KPE), an engineering firm providing solutions for the refining, syngas, hydrogen and renewable fuel industries, has been selected as the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction management (EPFCm) partner… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/kp-engineering-partners-with-agra-for-aviation-fuel/">KP Engineering Partners With Agra for Aviation Fuel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>The solution is to produce sustainable aviation fuel or renewable diesel, produced entirely from effluent waste from dairy farms.</li> <li>Agra Energy anticipates partnering with KPE to further optimise for subsequent units as they scale.</li> </ul> <p>KP Engineering (KPE), an engineering firm providing solutions for the refining, syngas, hydrogen and renewable fuel industries, has been selected as the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction management (EPFCm) partner for Agra Energy’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plants. </p> <p>These gas-to-liquids (GTL) units would produce sustainable aviation fuel or renewable diesel, produced entirely from effluent waste from dairy farms. The Chief Executive Officer of KPE, William Preston, said this technology, converting waste to value, will fundamentally improve the operational sustainability of dairy farmers in America and abroad.</p> <p>The Chief Executive Officer of Agra Energy, Tony Long, added, “Working with KP Engineering has been instrumental in our operational know-how, start up and commissioning. Now that the first unit is producing, we look forward to partnering with KPE to further optimise for the second, third and many units to come as we scale. This will offer benefits to farms and communities in building a better world.”</p> <p>KPE’s scope of work consists of commissioning and start-up assistance on Agra’s first plant, incorporating lessons learned into the design for succeeding units, incorporating SAF production capability into that design, updating the total installed cost estimate and executing the full EPFCm on the second plant.</p> <p>When completed and operational, the second plant would produce between 40 and 60 barrels per day of <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/?s=renewable">renewable</a> fuel. The second plant would begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2024. This award comes from KPE’s successful relationship with Agra and its unique engineering, procurement and modular fabrication capabilities as part of the Shaw Group.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/kp-engineering-partners-with-agra-for-aviation-fuel/">KP Engineering Partners With Agra for Aviation Fuel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/kp-engineering-partners-with-agra-for-aviation-fuel/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 310MW Project in California</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/intersect-power-reaches-commercial-operation-of-310mw-project-in-california/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/intersect-power-reaches-commercial-operation-of-310mw-project-in-california/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emmanuel Onyeuche]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:01:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sustainable Development]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Battery Storage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar Project]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USA]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=75167</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Athos III solar project generates 224 MWac/310 MWp of reliable solar energy. The project can supply enough power to approximately 94,000 homes. Intersect Power has reached commercial operation on… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/intersect-power-reaches-commercial-operation-of-310mw-project-in-california/">Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 310MW Project in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Athos III solar project generates 224 MWac/310 MWp of reliable solar energy.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The project can supply enough power to approximately 94,000 homes.</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Intersect Power has reached commercial operation on its Athos III solar project in Riverside County, California.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Athos III solar project (also known as Blythe Mesa Solar II) generates 224 MWac/310 MWp of reliable solar energy, enough to power approximately 94,000 homes. It features 448 MWh of co-located battery storage. </span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Athos III solar project was built by union labour with American-made solar panels, batteries, and steel piles. It is expected to meet the domestic content and prevailing wage requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Intersect Power CEO Sheldon Kimber called the project “a case study in how the clean energy industry can maximize our impact by prioritizing domestic supply chains and union labour to ensure the benefits of the clean energy transition are experienced by all Americans.”</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Athos III solar project is part of Intersect Power’s near-term portfolio totalling 2.2 GW of solar PV and 1.4 GWh of co-located storage. The remainder of the portfolio will be operational in 2023. </span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/intersect-power-reaches-commercial-operation-of-310mw-project-in-california/">Intersect Power Reaches Commercial Operation of 310MW Project in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/intersect-power-reaches-commercial-operation-of-310mw-project-in-california/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>First-ever Offshore Wind Auction in California Nets $757M from Developers</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/first-ever-offshore-wind-auction-in-california-nets-757m-from-developers/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/first-ever-offshore-wind-auction-in-california-nets-757m-from-developers/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:49:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy Auction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Offshore Wind]]></category> <category><![CDATA[renewables]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USA]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=74403</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The two areas up for grabs in Northern California received the auction’s two highest bids. The total development area has the potential to produce 4.6 GW of offshore wind energy.… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/first-ever-offshore-wind-auction-in-california-nets-757m-from-developers/">First-ever Offshore Wind Auction in California Nets $757M from Developers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The two areas up for grabs in Northern California received the auction’s two highest bids.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The total development area has the potential to produce 4.6 GW of offshore wind energy.</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">A two-day auction to determine who will develop the first-ever offshore wind projects off California’s coast raised a total of $757 million from developers.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management auctioned development rights for the five areas— two in the Humboldt Wind Energy Area of Northern California and three in Morro Bay in Southern California.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The two areas up for grabs in Northern California received the auction’s two highest bids.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Through the subsidiary California North Floating LLC, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secured the rights to develop 69,031 acres for an auction-high $173.8 million. RWE had the next highest winning bid at $157.7 million for 63,338 acres.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Equinor, Invenergy, and a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP won the rights to develop areas in Morro Bay for $130 million, $145.3 million, and $150.3 million, respectively.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The total development area offered in the auction covers 373,268 acres with the potential to produce over 4.6 GW of offshore wind energy and power 1.5 million homes.</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/first-ever-offshore-wind-auction-in-california-nets-757m-from-developers/">First-ever Offshore Wind Auction in California Nets $757M from Developers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/first-ever-offshore-wind-auction-in-california-nets-757m-from-developers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>USA: California Takes Huge Steps to Decarbonize Buildings</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:16:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Carbon Emissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Decarbonization]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USA]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=72615</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>CEC updated the energy code to provide $1.5 billion in environmental benefits over the next 30 years. This update includes solar and storage systems as the performance standards baseline. The… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings/">USA: California Takes Huge Steps to Decarbonize Buildings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">CEC updated the energy code to provide $1.5 billion in environmental benefits over the next 30 years.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This update includes solar and storage systems as the performance standards baseline.</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The California 2022 Energy Code for newly constructed and renovated buildings blazes a trail for states and local governments seeking to decarbonize the building sector aggressively, feasibly, and cost-effectively.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The updated code, adopted by the California Energy Commission (CEC) in August 2022, encourages electric heat pumps, establishes electric-ready requirements for new homes, and strengthens ventilation standards. In addition, this update, for the first time in the nation, includes solar and storage systems as the performance standards baseline for select nonresidential building types.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Over the next 30 years, this code will provide the state with $1.5 billion in environmental benefits. The development of this code was a multiyear effort led by the California Energy Commission through a robust public process and with support from an expansive network of key market partners such as California’s largest utilities, the building community, and environmental advocates.</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings/">USA: California Takes Huge Steps to Decarbonize Buildings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/usa-california-takes-huge-steps-to-decarbonize-buildings/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>US Bureau Greenlights Mega Solar Project </title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/us-bureau-greenlights-mega-solar-project/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/us-bureau-greenlights-mega-solar-project/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:15:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Clean Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[US]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=70850</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Grants permission for the construction of a 500 MW Solar project PV farm will have the capacity to generate electricity for approximately 146,000 homes The US Bureau of Land Management… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/us-bureau-greenlights-mega-solar-project/">US Bureau Greenlights Mega Solar Project </a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Grants permission for the construction of a 500 MW Solar project</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> PV farm will have the capacity to generate electricity for approximately 146,000 homes</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a notice to proceed, giving authority to commence the construction of the 500MW Oberon Solar project on public lands. The lands are in the desert region of California’s Riverside County. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The project’s final approval was given six months after the government agency gave the green light to the scheme. The scheme will be located on about 2,600 acres of BLM-managed lands near Desert Center. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upon commencement of operations, the Oberon photovoltaic (PV) farm will have the capacity to generate electricity for approximately 146,000 homes. Based on the plan, the facility will be coupled with a 200MW battery storage facility. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oberon Solar makes one of the three PV schemes given permission under BLM’s Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. Others are Clearway Energy Group LLC’s 265MW Arica and 200MW Victory Pass solar projects in eastern Riverside County. The two schemes will be integrated with 400MW of total battery storage capacity. They got their final approval in June, and therefore construction can begin.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The BLM noted it is currently processing 64 utility-scale clean energy projects on public lands in the western US that could add more than 41,000MW of renewable energy to the western electric grid.</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/us-bureau-greenlights-mega-solar-project/">US Bureau Greenlights Mega Solar Project </a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/us-bureau-greenlights-mega-solar-project/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>California to Add 4.5GW of Solar and Energy Storage in 2021</title> <link>https://theelectricityhub.com/california-to-add-4-5gw-of-solar-and-energy-storage-in-2021/</link> <comments>https://theelectricityhub.com/california-to-add-4-5gw-of-solar-and-energy-storage-in-2021/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:07:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[California]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy Storage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sola]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wind]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://theelectricityhub.com/?p=62475</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>CAISO plans to about 4.5GW of clean energy and energy storage this year. The SO also wants to develop green hydrogen production and energy storage facilities. California Independent System Operator… </p> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/california-to-add-4-5gw-of-solar-and-energy-storage-in-2021/">California to Add 4.5GW of Solar and Energy Storage in 2021</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="news_hd_85612767" class=" clearfix "> <div class="post-body"> <div class="post-wrapper post-header"> <section> <header class="page_hdr"> <ul> <li>CAISO plans to about 4.5GW of clean energy and energy storage this year.</li> <li>The SO also wants to develop green hydrogen production and energy storage facilities.</li> </ul> </header> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div id="news_dtl_85612767" class="content-wrapper post-body clearfix article-body-full" data-href="https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/california-to-boost-solar-and-wind-capacity-to-meet-renewable-energy-goals/85612767" data-msid="85612767" data-authors="[""]" data-category-name="Renewable" data-category_id="262" data-date="2021-08-25"> <div class="article-body"> <div class="post-social-wdgt"> <p>California Independent System Operator (CAISO) wants to increase its solar and wind power capacity in 2021 to help meet the state’s 50 per cent clean energy generation by 2025. CASIO plans to add 1.6GW of utility-scale solar, 0.4 GW of onshore wind and 2.5GW of battery storage capacity this year. The SO also plans to develop two green hydrogen production an energy storage system which will help to maximise the use of solar during periods of excess generation.</p> </div> <section class="post-lhs"> <div class="post-wrapper"> <div class="post-text artcle-txt article-type-news"> <div class="section1"> <div class="Normal"> The state plans to utilise more fossil fuels in the coming weeks to ensure that there is adequate supply to meet the demand caused by the heatwaves.</div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com/california-to-add-4-5gw-of-solar-and-energy-storage-in-2021/">California to Add 4.5GW of Solar and Energy Storage in 2021</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theelectricityhub.com">The Electricity Hub</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://theelectricityhub.com/california-to-add-4-5gw-of-solar-and-energy-storage-in-2021/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>