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December 5, 2025

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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.

EVgo
U.S. Senate Approves Resolution to End California’s EV Mandate
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would end California's EV mandate.
Shutterstock
California PUC Denies PG&E’s Biomass-to-gas Pilot Project
The California Public Utilities Commission rejected a project proposed by Pacific Gas and Electric to convert wood biomass to natural gas.
Shutterstock
Calif. Looks for Ways to Spur Heat Pump Adoption
California’s goal of deploying 6 million heat pumps in buildings by 2030 is being tackled from multiple angles, and the different strategies were the subject of a panel discussion during a recent conference.
CEC
CEC Approves 3 IRPs, Decreases Battery Storage Project Size

The California Energy Commission approved three integrated resource plans for publicly owned utilities as the state prepares the grid to meet peak loads this summer.

Shutterstock
California, Other States Sue Trump Administration over Halting EV Charger Funds
A coalition of 17 states alleges that President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding billions of dollars in congressionally approved funds meant for the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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