Energy Equity

Energy Equity addresses the electric and gas services upon which homes and businesses depend, seeking to ensure that low-income ratepayers are protected and that race, language or income are never barriers to these essential services.

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California’s New Solar Mandate Is For Rich White People

May 11, 2018

Earther By Yessenia Funes California just became the first state in the U.S. to require all new buildings feature solar panels come 2020. The state’s Energy Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to update building standards and add this provision to help the state…

Energy Commission Approves Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group Members

February 22, 2018

California Energy Commission Blog The California Energy Commission has approved 10 members of a new advisory group that will help ensure benefits of the 21st century grid reach low-income households and hard-to-reach customers such as those in tribal and rural communities. The…

In The Fight For Greater Solar Access, California Can Be A Guiding Light

November 13, 2017

Solar Industry By Noemi Gallardo More than ever before, states need to step up in the fight to save our planet. California is leading the charge to fill this void, but we can – and should – do more. Thankfully, Californians…

New Report: Utility/Telecom Contracting with Minority- and LGBT-Owned Firms Grows

October 9, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2017 New Report: Utility/Telecom Contracting with Minority- and LGBT-Owned Firms Grows Total Spending with Diverse Businesses Reaches $9.5 Billion but Comcast Lags; 2016 Was 1st Year for Reporting LGBT Contracting Stats Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute…

Tipo de buses que comprará LA Metro afectará Los Ángeles por años

June 21, 2017

La Opinión By Jimmy O’Dea and Joel Espino Esta semana, LA Metro, la segunda agencia metropolitana de tránsito más grande de los Estados Unidos, decidirá qué tipos de buses comprará durante la próxima década. La decisión afectará los esfuerzos de…

Governor Picks Aides to Fill Two Vacancies at Scandal-Plagued PUC

January 3, 2017

The Mercury News By George Avalos SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Jerry Brown has named two of his key aides to fill vacancies at the scandal-scarred state Public Utilities Commission, the governor’s office said Wednesday. Brown appointed Martha Guzman Aceves and Clifford…

New Report Card: Contracting with Minority Businesses Grows but Some Companies Flunk

September 13, 2016

New Report Card: Contracting with Minority Businesses Grows but Some Companies Flunk California Utility/Telecom Contracting with Minority Firms Reaches $5.7 Billion Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – California’s utility and telecommunications companies spent…

Report: Computer Energy Use Could Be Cut In Half At Little Cost And With No Performance Loss, While Slashing Carbon Pollution

July 28, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Electricity use by computers can be cut in half using off-the-shelf technology with no impact on performance, and at negligible cost, according to a new Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) analysis…

State Efficiency Standards for Computers and Monitors Set Stage for Energy Innovation in Electronics

July 28, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2016 Contact: Sage Welch, 415-453-4530 State efficiency standards for computers and monitors set stage for energy innovation in electronics Broad coalition urges the CEC to adopt a strong, effective standard to deliver consumer savings Sacramento,…

The State of Our Fragmented Union

January 12, 2016

The Huffington Post By Orson Aguilar This evening, President Obama will give his final State of the Union address. These addresses often have an optimistic spin, and particularly so as a president nears the end of his term and seeks…

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