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Restructuring Infrastructure:  Batteries, Microgrids and the Drive for Affordability

Restructuring Infrastructure: Batteries, Microgrids and the Drive for Affordability

by Matt Abbott
Localized energy systems are no longer experimental projects tucked away on tech campuses, university grounds, or in remote communities: they...
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California’s Clean Energy Future: How Clean Energy Programs Can Lower Your Bills and Boost Sustainability

California’s Clean Energy Future: How Clean Energy Programs Can Lower Your Bills and Boost Sustainability

by Mehakk Narang
While climate change is a global challenge, its effects are felt locally – often in our wallets.  The question many...
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The Paradox of Plenty: Farmworker Food Insecurity on the Coast

The Paradox of Plenty: Farmworker Food Insecurity on the Coast

by Matt Abbott
Half Moon Bay and nearby coastal communities make sizable contributions to California’s agricultural output—particularly significant, considering their small size. Lush...
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Regulating industrial heat, an important source of emissions in California

Regulating industrial heat, an important source of emissions in California

This week we’re pleased to share a guest post by Steve Rosenblum, the Energy Policy Team Lead of Climate Action...
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EV Charging on the Coast

EV Charging on the Coast

by Matt Abbott
EV Charging Coastside The Bay Area’s Coastside region is known for its stunning stretch of California’s scenic Highway 1, but...
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