Energy

Environment

Green Index Highlights California's Progress And Challenges

Erik Anderson

A new survey tracking of the state's move toward a more environmentally sustainable economy shows progress and challenges.
Environment

California Sets Goal Of 100 Percent Clean Energy By 2045

The Associated Press

California would accelerate its efforts to generate most of the state's energy from carbon-free sources and set a goal of phasing out fossil fuels entirely by 2045 under legislation approved Tuesday by the Assembly.
Public Safety

Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Conduct Inspection Following 'Near-Miss' At San Onofre

Alison St John

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct a special inspection at the site of the San Onofre nuclear power plant, after a near-accident while moving highly radioactive spent fuel earlier this month.
Environment

San Onofre: From Nuclear Power Plant To State Park?

Alison St John

The Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility is calling on California state agencies to require Southern California Edison to clean up the San Onofre nuclear power plant site so it can eventually become part of San Onofre State Park.
KPBS Midday Edition

State Lands Commission To Hear Public Input On San Onofre Decommissioning

Alison St John

A public hearing Tuesday is a key milestone for the decommissioning of the now-closed San Onofre nuclear power plant, 50 miles north of San Diego.
Politics

Roundtable: The Consequences Of Climate Change

Bennett Lacy

Mark Sauer

California Governor Jerry Brown says recent wildfires are an effect of climate change, presidential politics enters the race for the 50th congressional district, and the Padres struggle to build a winning team.
KPBS Midday Edition

Report: Alternative Energy Program Could Help State's Utilities Meet Renewable Goals 10 Years Early

Maureen Cavanaugh

Megan Burke

The report found that if the current rate of expansion of community choice aggregation continues alternative energy programs could end up serving a majority of California’s power consumers within the next decade.
Public Safety

Former NRC Chief Says San Onofre's Nuclear Waste May Never Be Moved

Alison St John

A former head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Greg Jaczko, said Southern California Edison should stop burying nuclear waste next to the beach at San Onofre.
Environment

SDG&E Submits Application For Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilots

City News Service

The programs are intended to reduce "range anxiety," air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Range anxiety, the concern that a car battery will run out of power before the next charging station, is the leading barrier to clean transportation adoption, according to SDG&E.
Environment

San Diego County Water Authority Dedicates $150K To Efficiency Program

City News Service

The San Diego County Water Authority Wednesday announced expanded funding for a partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric that increases the availability of devices that save water and energy for thousands of income-qualified residents.