California
News
Calif. Leads In Clean Energy, But Challenges Loom, NPR, August 16, 2010
California utility wants to invest in Montana wind farm, Washington Post, July 20, 2010
California Renewable Electricity Bill Comes Back to Life, Passes First Assembly Committee, Union of Concerned Scientists, June 24, 2010
California utilities relying more on renewables, Associated Press , June 23, 2010
Southern California Edison completes first part of Tehachapi renewable energy transmission project, Los Angeles Times, May 4, 2010
Utilities' green goal is looking attainable, The Modesto Bee, April 4, 2010
California grid preparing for greener future, Reuters, March 26, 2010
2010 outlook for solar in California, Grist, January 13, 2010
California processing 244 proposals for renewable energy facilities, Renewable Energy Focus, January 4, 2010
California and Texas: Renewable Energy's Odd Couple, New York Times, October 17, 2009
"Despite their vast differences, Texas and California do share one approach: each has a renewable electricity mandate, requiring that a certain amount of their electricity come from renewable sources by a given year."
Small Clean-Energy Producers Get a Boost, New York Times, October 15, 2009
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California signed two bills into law on Sunday that may help the state meet its ambitious renewable energy goals and beef up its solar industry."
California green push to staunch job losses -study, Reuters, October 7, 2009
"California's plan to slow climate change will boost the state economy and save hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk from rising energy costs, a study by a University of California economist said."
Reports Relevant to California
How a RES helps saves jobs and helps the economy.
A few statistics about renewable energy in California and an oppurtunity to get involved.
California's Renewable Energy Programs
An overview of California's history with renewable energy.
A fact sheet on the benefits of a federal RES to California.
California's Renewable Energy Goals Feasible
A report on the reason that California's goal of using renewables to provide 33 percent of its power by 2020 is a reasonable goal.
U.S. Utilities Pursue Large-Scale Solar Power Facilities
A report on California and other western states' increased interest in large-scale solar projects.
An article about the way expanding use of wind energy would help the economy by creating jobs.
Offshore Wind and Ocean Energy Testing Allowed Off Five States' Coasts
A report on the five areas that have been designated for testing for various renewable energy sources.
Company Proposes Ocean Energy Projects in Six States
A report explaining the plan for wave energy projects of the coast of six states.
DOE to Identify Western Transmission Needs for Renewable Energy in 11 Western States
A report telling how a group of western states are participating in a project to find areas in the west with abundant renewable energy resources and use them to support surrounding areas.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in California.
State Activities & Partnerships
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.
A summary of the wind power capacity in California and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in California (select your state).
A map of the geothermal resources in California.
Hydropower projects and potential in California, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
