Here’s why convenience stores aren’t rushing to replace gas pumps with EV chargers

[Source: CNN Business] Gas stations with convenience stores seem like an obvious location for electric vehicle chargers. Drivers could grab a drink or snack while waiting for their vehicle to charge. But despite available federal funding to build EV chargers, many stores aren’t biting. The reason? High electric utility fees on charging stations make them Read More…

Facing criticism, state amps up its climate change blueprint

[Source: CalMATERS] New initiatives have been added to California’s draft scoping plan, including climate-friendly homes, offshore wind and cleaner airplane fuels. Responding to concerns of Gov. Gavin Newsom and environmentalists, the California Air Resources Board has bolstered its climate roadmap with several new strategies, including offshore wind development, climate-friendly housing construction, cleaner aviation fuels and Read More…

Southland air regulators threaten to sue EPA over smog

[Source: USA News] With smoky Southern California set to miss a critical clean air goal next year, local regulators are now threatening to sue the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming the federal government has made their “impossible” work. The South Coast Air Quality Management District recently advised EPA Administrator Michael Regan that it intends to sue Read More…

The energy transition: ‘The days when people couldn’t pay attention to their electricity supply are over

[Source: San Diego Union Tribune] California is going through a dramatic energy transition. The state has set a goal to derive 100 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045 and last week Gov. Gavin Newsom directed state agencies to look at moving the target up to 2035 (https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/07/09/governor-newsom-holds-virtual-discussion-with-leading-climate-scientists-on-states-progress-toward-carbon-neutrality/). That means finding a way Read More…