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San Diego has work to do as the state celebrates clean air day. -
The nation's largest electric utility has temporarily shut off power to thousands of Northern California residents to prevent wildfires sparked by electrical equipment as the state braces for potentially strong winds and extreme fire weather conditions. -
San Diego Gas & Electric notified certain East County residents Sunday that it may have to turn off power because of elevated fire weather conditions. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving to end issuing new hydraulic fracturing permits by 2024. The delay was criticized by many environmental groups, but Newsom says he can't act on his own and needs the Legislature's approval next year. -
Some community advocates say the proposal is a “sweetheart deal” that leaves taxpayer interests behind. -
Two years ago Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a plan to make all California's energy supply carbon-free by 2045. The devastating wildfires and intense heat of 2020 have caused environmental groups to lobby to move that date up 15 years. -
California leads the nation when it comes to solar systems on school property. -
KPBS Midday EditionWith the ongoing threat of blackouts, some people now have questions about whether it's worth getting solar panels and energy storage batteries. -
Potentially affected communities include parts of Alpine, Barrett Lake, Buckman Springs, Campo, Dehesa, Dulzura, Jamul, Lyons Valley, Morena Village, Potrero and Rancho Palo Verde. -
With another heat wave hitting our state this Labor Day weekend, a Flex Alert is being issued to combat expected high levels of energy use.
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