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California’s transmission delays are pushing attention toward distribution-connected solar and storage.
A cited report estimates $6.5 billion in combined savings from price reductions and avoided transmission costs.
The study says localized projects could cut out-of-state electricity imports by 13%.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

CC Power and XGS Energy signed a 115 MW geothermal development agreement in California.
XGS says its approach can use dry hot rock without water consumption or fracking.
The deal reflects rising demand for always-on low-emission power for grid reliability.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via energymonitor.ai

California has expanded the Zero-Emission Assurance Project statewide for qualifying used EV owners.
The program covers up to $7,500 in repairs or up to $10,000 toward a replacement EV if the battery cannot be salvaged.
Eligibility is limited to certain CARB-assisted purchases and vehicles meeting technical degradation thresholds.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Tom Steyer proposed taxing AI companies in California.
He said the proceeds should fund education, job training, and possibly cash dividends.
Steyer framed the idea as a response to AI-driven job displacement and inequality.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via gizmodo.com

DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via the-decoder.com

A February 24 explosion in Colton disrupted compressed hydrogen operations.
The supplied source says 32 of California’s 52 retail hydrogen stations were closed by late March.
The outage highlights the lack of redundancy in the state’s hydrogen fueling system.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

A Marine Corps artillery malfunction sent shrapnel onto a California public highway during a live-fire demonstration
The remainder of the military display was immediately canceled following the incident
A formal investigation under military regulations will examine whether all safety protocols were properly followed
The incident highlights tension between military training zones and civilian infrastructure in densely populated California

DT Editorial Team·Mar 19, 2026·3 min read·via jalopnik.com

PFAS residues detected on fruits and vegetables from California growing regions
Certain pesticide formulations identified as a pathway for PFAS contamination on crops
Forever chemicals persist indefinitely on produce and can accumulate in agricultural soil

DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via medicalxpress.com

Coalition finds ~40 hidden plate readers in San Diego and Imperial counties
Border Patrol algorithm flags drivers based on travel patterns near the border
Legal experts say mass plate surveillance may violate Fourth Amendment protections

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via fastcompany.com