The White House Council on Environmental Quality’s interim greenhouse gas emissions guidance will ease the permitting process for clean energy projects, according to renewable energy trade groups....more
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BLM approves construction of large California solar projects Bullet E&E News – June 13 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has authorized construction work to begin on two solar projects in Southern California, which would be...more
Biden orders emergency steps to boost U.S. solar production Bullet Associated Press – June 6 President Joe Biden on Monday ordered emergency measures to boost crucial supplies to U.S. solar manufacturers and declared a...more
Interior Department announces first offshore California wind lease sale Bullet The Hill – May 26 The Biden administration on Thursday announced the first proposed wind power lease sales offshore in California and off the West...more
Renewable electricity powered California just shy of 100% for the first time in history Bullet USA Today – May 3 Renewable electricity met nearly 100% of California's demand for the first time on Saturday, officials said,...more
California grid reaches record 97.6% renewable share - Renew Economy – April 19 - California has set a new record of 97.6% instantaneous renewables on its grid, marking a major new milestone on the way to a carbon free grid...more
Biden administration launches new effort to help communities with energy transition -
The Hill – September 15 -
The U.S. Department of Energy is launching a new initiative aimed at helping communities transition away...more