A sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on136,000 acrescould be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers.
Lawmakers are weighing whether to scale back or repeal a fast-growing incentive now costing billions in lost sales tax revenue.
Only one company has used the incentive since 2021, as officials weigh energy costs and limited job creation.
The Trump administration released the framework on Friday after months of speculation about what it would contain.
State incentives and mandates are helping renewable projects move forward even as federal grants are cut and tax credits are scaled back.
While New York has ambitious climate mandates, deregulation and early infrastructure investments have allowed Texas to build renewable energy much faster.
Corpus Christi leaders say a water emergency could arrive within months, with shortages potentially disrupting major industries and fuel distribution.
The explosive growth of data centers, fueled partly by the AI race, has some states scrambling for a piece of the action and some localities trying to pump the brakes.
The Bloomberg Philanthropies award will fund up to 300 apartments, with city officials expecting sharply lower utility costs for residents.
Residents demand action on resource-heavy developments, but local governments say state law curtails their power.
In communities where agriculture is central to local identity and economy, opposition to wind and solar projects is reshaping the pace and location of energy investments.
Enhancements and weatherization efforts mean this year’s freezing weather did not overwhelm the state’s electric system. But policymakers face tough decisions as future load projections grow.
Thousands of unplugged wells from a century of drilling are leaking pollution, while the state struggles to track money meant to fix the problem.
The incentives are reshaping rural economies, with debates emerging about oversight and long-term community costs.
Public officials can make the greatest difference when they focus on their communities’ housing, transportation and utility costs.
Industry surveys reveal a growing disconnect between when data centers expect power and when utilities can provide it.
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