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March 9, 2026

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CEC Approves 5 Offshore Wind Projects at California Ports

The California Energy Commission approved $42 million for five offshore wind projects at ports in the state, despite recent federal policy changes that have left the future of the renewable resource in limbo.

DOE
DOE Terminates $7.56B in Energy Grants for Projects in Blue States
The U.S. Department of Energy has terminated 321 grants totaling $7.56 billion for 223 projects, apparently targeting Democratic-leaning states.
LG Energy Solutions
CEC Awards $28M for New Battery Facility in Hayward
The California Energy Commission approved a $28 million grant to Electrochemistry Foundry for the development of a battery fabrication and testing facility in Hayward.
ACP
ACP Reports Shrinking Pipeline of Projects as Feds Turn Hostile
ACP reported a drop in the pipeline of new projects as federal policies shifted this year, but installations have yet to be impacted by those changes.
PG&E
CPUC Fine-tunes Approach to Utility Climate Adaptation Program

The California Public Utilities Commission is looking for ways to improve a utility-oriented climate adaptation program designed to help protect the most vulnerable people and lands in the Golden State.

Brattle Group
Home Batteries Provide 535 MW to CAISO Grid on VPP Test Day
An aggregation of more than 100,000 residential batteries provided an average 535 MW of support to California’s electricity grid during a test to prepare for the hot summer period ahead.
CEC
Calif. Fights to Maintain ZEV Momentum
Facing federal attacks on its landmark zero-emission vehicle regulations, California is “doubling down” on efforts to spur ZEV adoption.
BloombergNEF
Clean Hydrogen Future Dimming Nationwide
Clean hydrogen is losing momentum in the U.S. due to higher costs, new tariffs and policy uncertainty.
CEC
Report: Hydrogen Transportation Future Down Significantly in California

Hydrogen transportation is struggling to find momentum in California, with the number of open fueling stations decreasing again last year, while fuel prices continue to increase.

Compass Energy Storage
CEC Considers Opposition to Compass Battery Project in Southern California

California is setting records with battery energy storage operating on its grid every day, but in one Southern California beach county, residents have come out in large numbers to oppose a proposed 250-MW battery project because of safety and aesthetic concerns.


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