California
A States energy state market page covering retail rates, generation mix, regulator and clean energy policy, alongside the 16 reports filed on it so far.
U.S. small-scale solar generation surged in 2025
U.S. small-scale solar generation reached 92,979 GWh in 2025, a near fivefold increase over the past decade, with California producing 37% of the...
PG&E expands precautionary power shutoffs across California
PG&E warned approximately 70,000 customers across 29 counties could face precautionary electricity shutoffs beginning Wednesday evening, October 14...
New York, California Sue to Block Trump Offshore Wind Lease Buyouts
New York and California are leading lawsuits to block agreements that paid developers to abandon federal offshore wind projects.
RMI Report Details Battery Grid Benefits Amid Slowing Growth
A new RMI analysis shows grid-scale batteries cut energy costs and boosted reliability in California and Texas, while also providing local tax...
Vistra's Moss Landing battery site catches fire again
A fire broke out at Vistra's damaged Moss Landing battery facility in California, involving batteries previously damaged in a major 2025 blaze.
Study: Front-of-Meter Solar, Storage Can Meet 32% of California Evening Demand
A Kevala study finds front-of-meter solar and storage could serve 17.5 GW of California's summer peak load by 2032.
Google funds PG&E virtual power plant pilot in California
Google is funding a new PG&E virtual power plant pilot in San Jose, aiming to unlock grid capacity and lower electricity rates.
PG&E, Google, Rewiring America Launch California VPP
Pacific Gas and Electric, Google, and Rewiring America have launched SHARE, a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant in California's Bay Area.
California stops virtual power plant funding
California's governor has blocked funding for the Demand Side Grid Support program, a major virtual power plant.
California Sues Over Offshore Wind Lease
California's Attorney General and Energy Commission have sued the Trump administration and the Golden State Wind developer over a $120 million deal.
California Dairy's Biogas-to-Hydrogen Project Gets Record-Low Carbon Rating
A California dairy farm's biogas-to-hydrogen project has received the lowest carbon-intensity rating in state history.
Arevon's 300-MW Nighthawk Energy Storage Project Goes Live in California
Arevon Energy's 300-MW Nighthawk Energy Storage Project is now operational in California.
California Advances Bills to Regulate Data Centers' Impact on Energy Prices
Two bills aimed at regulating the impact of data centers on energy prices in California have advanced in the state legislature, despite opposition...
California Gubernatorial Candidate Pledges Free Power to Residents
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has proposed a plan to offer up to two hours of free electricity per day to state residents...
CAISO's Load-Balancing EDAM Math Questioned by CPUC Staff and Stakeholders
California Public Utilities Commission staff and several stakeholders have raised concerns about the math behind California Independent System...
Home Battery Installations Rise Despite End of Federal Tax Credits
Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S. surged in early 2026, driven by high electricity costs and...