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Pacific Gas and Electric just crushed its 2030 climate goal five years early, slashing methane emissions from gas pipelines by 60% since 2015. The California utility now repairs its biggest leaks in three months instead of eight, setting a new benchmark for how fast America's aging infrastructure can clean up.
The largest clean energy infrastructure project in U.S. history just started delivering wind power from New Mexico to California homes and businesses. The massive SunZia wind and transmission system marks a major milestone in America's renewable energy transformation.
A massive new battery project breaking ground near San Francisco will store enough clean energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes during peak demand. The expansion shows how fast California is building the infrastructure to make renewable energy reliable around the clock.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
California just switched on a 105-megawatt solar farm to power the state's largest electricity consumer: a giant pumping station that lifts water over mountains to Southern California. The project marks the biggest renewable energy purchase in State Water Project history and helps protect residents from rising energy costs.
California just announced $55 million to build up to 1,000 new fast charging stations for electric vehicles across the state. Most new chargers will serve disadvantaged communities that need them most.
California is putting $95 million toward building more electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen stations across the state, making it easier for residents to drive clean cars. The investment comes just days after the state launched instant rebates for first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers.
After 30 years of planning, California's groundbreaking wildlife crossing over 10 lanes of Highway 101 will open this December, giving mountain lions, bears, and other animals a safe path home. It's the world's largest wildlife overpass and could save countless lives on both sides of the pavement.
After nearly two decades of relying on taxpayer funding, California's high-speed rail project just signed a $25 million deal with private companies to explore expansion strategies. The move signals growing confidence in a transportation system that could cut millions of tons of emissions while connecting underserved communities.
New transmission lines will carry clean offshore wind energy across California for less than the cost of a candy bar per person annually. The Schatz Energy Research Center found the infrastructure upgrade costs ratepayers just $1.68 each year while helping replace fossil fuels statewide.
Before construction crews even finished building it, three mule deer decided to test out California's newest wildlife overpass on I-97. The eager crossing proves what wildlife experts hoped: animals will use safe passages when given the chance.
A California oil company found a solution to data centers' biggest problem: putting them where nobody lives. The move could help communities avoid energy strain and water shortages while powering AI's growth.
Tesla is building one of America's largest EV charging stations in the California desert with 400 fast chargers. The new hub sits perfectly between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, making electric road trips easier than ever.
A public library in Santa Barbara just installed four of the fastest electric vehicle chargers on California's Central Coast, making zero-emission driving easier for everyone. The stations run on 100% carbon-free electricity and cost taxpayers nothing thanks to state grants.
Just 15 hours after construction crews left for the day, three deer became the first animals to cross California's newest wildlife overpass. The bridge is already proving its worth months before the official ribbon cutting.
A new 880-megawatt solar farm paired with massive battery storage is coming to California, promising clean power for hundreds of thousands of homes. The project marks a major step forward in renewable energy infrastructure.
A new extended-stay hotel in Manteca, California is installing electric vehicle chargers in half of its 137 parking spaces, making EV charging as easy as finding a parking spot. The move makes Woodspring Suites the largest EV charging cluster in the growing Central Valley city.
After years of planning, California just got federal approval to build Sites Reservoir, a massive new water source that will serve 24 million people and help the state weather future droughts. Construction starts next year on the $6.2 billion project that could have stored enough water to fill completely during the past two wet winters.
Walmart is installing fast EV chargers at six California stores, offering members 10% off charging while they shop. The retail giant's network already spans 75 locations nationwide, targeting areas that need charging infrastructure most.
Just 15 hours after workers left for the day, cameras captured three mule deer crossing California's new wildlife bridge that's still under construction. The early success offers hope for protecting animals and drivers across the state.
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