Idaho Regulator Reviews Avista’s $23 Million Energy Efficiency Portfolio

California Expands Financing for Home Energy Upgrades Through $30 Million Partnership

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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Oct. 14 announced a $30 million agreement with the California Energy Commission to enhance access to the GoGreen Financing program for home energy efficiency upgrades. The partnership ensures that more than 7 million customers of publicly owned utilities continue to qualify for the GoGreen Home residential program. The agreement…...

High Costs, Infrastructure Challenges Hinder Electric Vehicle Penetration

California Enacts Legislation Requiring Oil Refiners to Maintain Fuel Reserves to Prevent Gas Price Spikes

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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Oct. 14 signed legislation aimed to prevent future spikes in gas prices by requiring oil refiners to keep minimum fuel inventories in order to avoid shortages that could raise gas prices for consumers and boost industry profits. The bill intends to hold oil refiners accountable for manipulating gas prices, or…...