Environment

California Could Get More Aggressive In Its Renewable Energy Goals

May 2, 2017 | Sally Schilling

A group of Democratic state senators wants 100 percent of California’s electricity to come from clean or renewable sources by the year 2045.

PG&E Cited $5.45M Over Natural Gas Inspections

December 23, 2016

(AP) - California regulators have issued a $5.45 million citation against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. after they say the company used contractors who lacked required qualifications to conduct corrosion inspections on the company's natural gas system.

PG&E Fined $24.3M For Poor Record Keeping On Gas Pipelines

June 1, 2016

(AP) — State regulators are seeking $24.3 million in penalties from California's largest utility for failing to maintain accurate records of its natural gas distribution system.

Environment

Feds: Risk Of 2016 Quake Increases, Especially In Oklahoma

March 28, 2016

(AP) — Federal scientists say the chance of damaging earthquakes hitting east of the Rockies has increased significantly, much of it a man-made byproduct of drilling for energy.

Insight

Measurements Show Aliso Canyon Methane Leak Stabilizing

January 28, 2016

The Aliso Canyon natural gas leak seems to be stabilizing around 20,000 kilograms per hour, according to preliminary measurements.

State Government

Calif. Senators Plan Legislative Response To Porter Ranch Gas Leak

January 11, 2016 | Ben Bradford

Some California lawmakers are pushing for more inspections and safety equipment at gas storage facilities.

State Government

Two Months In, Much Remains Unknown About Calif. Gas Leak

December 15, 2015 | Ben Bradford

Almost two months after the discovery of a natural gas leak at a storage site near Los Angeles, the company responsible says it can’t identify the cause or how much methane has been released.