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July 11, 2025

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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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Calif. Officials Approve New Safety Measures for Battery Storage
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve stricter safety standards on battery storage facilities following a series of incidents at battery facilities.
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SCE Faces Scrutiny and Risks Amid LA Wildfires
Though no utilities have been blamed for the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles so far, stakeholders cautioned that companies like Southern California Edison are not completely out of the woods and still face financial and legal risk. 
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Counterflow: Hydrogen Flub

Consultant Steve Huntoon criticizes the DOE's "hydrogen hubs," arguing they have numerous problems and will not actually help fight global warming.

Calif. to Halt Gas-powered Auto Sales by 2035
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of all gasoline-powered automobiles in the state by 2035.
California Needs Huge Number of EV Chargers
California will need to double the pace of EV sales and install millions of chargers to meet goals, researchers told the Energy Commission.
California Looks to EVs for Grid Resilience
The California Energy Commission held a discussion on how electric vehicles could serve as energy storage resources during emergencies.
Calif. Energy Commission OKs $22M for Storage
The California Energy Commission approved $22M in grants to fund long-term energy storage projects and another $6M to test using repurposed EV batteries.
Offshore Wind Plans Take Shape in California
An early-stage proposal for offshore wind in California emerged at a state Energy Commission workshop, which also showcased powerful opposition.
California Travels down Electrification Road
California's Energy Commission tried to electrify buildings and improve appliance efficiency by approving electrification and green energy ordinances.

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