A half dozen new climate and energy laws took effect in California on Jan. 1.

California agency to approve new emission rules on heavy-duty vehicles, refine LCFS and consider establishing a permanent environmental justice committee.

The California Air Resources Board approved a climate change scoping plan that charts a course for the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

The California Energy Commission approved $2.9 billion in clean-transportation funding through 2026, primarily for charging light- medium- and heavy-duty EVs.

The California Public Utilities Commission adopted reforms to the state's rooftop solar net-metering program after months of controversy.

California Energy Commission officials are seeking public feedback on the details of upcoming solicitations for incentives for clean hydrogen projects.

Energy leaders from California and other Western states met in a workshop to explore the benefits of developing regional markets, including one or more RTOs.

The California Air Resources Board is getting close to finalizing details of its electric bicycle incentive program, expected to launch in early 2023.

The CPUC released PG&E from its enhanced oversight and enforcement process after the utility met its 2021 tree clearing goals on its highest fire risk lines.

SoCalGas' system remains "impaired," but reliability concerns have eased thanks to forecasts of a warm winter, the California Energy Commission said.