Join us on Thursday, August 13, at 10 am PT for a webinar on the latest reforms to California's Cap and Invest program. Register here: buff.ly/knSW8uH Featuring experts from @pacificforest.bsky.social, Communities for a Better Environment, @upenn.edu, and @nextgenpolicy.bsky.social.

Please join us for our next webinar, "Maintaining Integrity in California's Cap & Invest Program." August 13, 10am. Details and registration below...

Maintaining Climate Integrity in California’s Cap and Invest Program

The latest reforms to California’s Cap and Invest program are the most consequential in years, and the outcomes will shape the state’s climate trajectory through 2045. In this webinar, environmental l...

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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social you shouldn't even countenence standing beside a utility funded group that calls themselves Wildfire Survivor's First, it is outrageous. They need to change their name to Utilities Shareholders First, or the legislature shouldn't even talk to them. DearNewsom.org

Why are gas prices so varied when there's no substantial difference between brands? @senmcnerney.bsky.social and Senator Stern expose Big Oil's exorbitant profit margins in this op-ed:

Opinion: Big Oil needs Californians to fall for its slick marketing campaign. Don’t be fooled.

Gas stations sell so-called “Top Tier Gas” for a major premium. But in California, there is no substantial difference, argue state Sens. Jerry McNerney and Henry Stern.

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🚗☀️🔌 On July 23, join us for a webinar on the Transportation Fuels Transition Plan, California's roadmap away from fossil fuels. We'll discuss strategies to reduce fossil fuel demand, accelerate EV adoption, and support workers. Register here: buff.ly/Xq4EeFI

Picture this: it's a hot day in July. The electric grid is subject to extreme strain as Californians try to stay cool. Enter: the Demand Side Grid Support program. @leahstokes.bsky.social explains how every ounce of power we generate from clean energy reduces strain on the grid.

What have we been up to lately at The Climate Center? Swipe to see us: 🚴 Cycling through Northern California with @climateride.bsky.social 🤝 Convening colleagues on clean energy policy ✊️ Rallying to end Big Oil's influence 🌹 Enjoying the state capitol's rose garden 🌟 Being a force for good!

California is facing an affordability crisis, but three bills before the legislature right now can help. Take action today for clean, affordable electricity solutions at buff.ly/ojrcsdM.

🚗☀️🔌 On July 23, join us for a webinar on the Transportation Fuels Transition Plan, California's roadmap away from fossil fuels. We'll discuss strategies to reduce fossil fuel demand, accelerate EV adoption, and support workers. Register here: buff.ly/Xq4EeFI

Our Carbon Drawdown Director Baani Behniwal joins @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social on Thursday, July 2 at 12 PM for a webinar carbon removal strategies. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/Ge7Kzss

☠️ 16 feet of oil under the ground. 💰 Estimated cleanup costs of close to $1 billion. When Big Oil closes a refinery, local communities are left in the dark about the mess they leave behind. #SB1259 would change that. Take action at buff.ly/Cjbucgj

California gas prices have skyrocketed since the beginning of the war in Iran. Now, Big Oil is using #AI to inflate gas prices even more, up to 30 cents per gallon. This is yet another attempt by greedy executives to pad their profits at our expense. Read more 👉

California drivers sue gas stations for allegedly using AI to inflate prices

Firms including BP and 7-Eleven accused of coordinating prices to ‘wring more money from pockets of consumers’

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#SB913, the Clean Local Power Act authored by @joshbecker.bsky.social, is up for an important vote in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Tell your assemblymember to support affordable, clean energy here: buff.ly/nlSSrX1

From powering electric school buses to advocating for bold climate action with rock star legislators @asmrickzbur.bsky.social and @joshbecker.bsky.social, our summer is off to a great start at The Climate Center! 🌟

#SB1259 — the Refinery Transparency Act, authored by @SenBlakespear — cleared its first committee in the California State Assembly this week. ✅️ Keep the momentum going to hold oil refineries accountable by taking action here: buff.ly/vVcdVXv

✨ New: @apen4ej.bsky.social report estimates cleanup costs at the Phillips 66 refinery in Carson are about $910 million — with no clear plan for who will pay. Taxpayers and nearby communities shouldn't have to foot the bill for Big Oil's mess. More: buff.ly/Efe8OVI

Last call to register for our June 18 webinar! Join us to learn about CA bills that could make your electricity more affordable, resilient, and clean. Bills will include #SB868, #AB1813, and #SB905. Register now: buff.ly/QKirmOs

✨ On June 18, join us to learn about CA bills #SB868, #SB913, #AB1813, and #SB905, which all seek to make your electricity more affordable, resilient, and clean. Register now: buff.ly/YepUrGL

✨On June 18, join us to learn about California bills that could make your electricity more affordable, resilient, and clean. Bills discussed will include #SB868, #SB913, #AB1813, and #SB905. Register now: buff.ly/YepUrGL

#SB1259, the Refinery Transparency Act, cleared the California State Senate today! Next stop: California State Assembly. ✅️ Tell your assemblymember to hold oil refineries accountable by taking action here: buff.ly/vVcdVXv

🚨 New from @jeffstjohn.bsky.social of @canarymedia.com 👉 @airresources.bsky.social may effectively shift billions of dollars away from climate programs to help polluters:

California cap-and-invest proposal would threaten state climate goals

Changes suggested by state regulators could put 2030 emissions goals out of reach and shift billions of dollars from state programs to polluters, critics…

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Join industry changemakers for Vehicle-Grid Integration Council’s annual event, EVolve, on October 6 – 7 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Register now for this in-person event: buff.ly/bEtWJB0

We joined more than 40 organizations to tell @airresources.bsky.social, “Don’t subsidize Big Oil. CA’s #CapandInvest program should cut pollution, provide energy bill relief.” Read more: buff.ly/b7fH80f

Jose is right — California has the solutions needed to make affordable energy happen. @affordableenergy.bsky.social makes sure that everyone has a seat at the table. ✊️

🎉 #SB913, the Clean Local Power Act authored by @joshbecker.bsky.social, cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee today and is headed to the Senate floor! Tell your senator to support affordable, clean energy here: buff.ly/nlSSrX1

Terry Tamminen of AltaSea shares how we can harness the power of the ocean to protect our planet at the #CAClimateSummit. 🌊

A world without fossil fuels is possible. Big Oil just wants you to *think* it's not. @sammyroth.bsky.social of Climate-Colored Goggles explains the power of storytelling at the #CAClimateSummit.

✨This Thursday, join us to learn how nature-based climate solutions can clean our air and water, improve public health, and save Californians money. Register now: theclimatecenter.org/events/roote...

Radio Resistance with Woody Hastings (audio) "Radio Resistance featured an interview with Woody Hastings from The Climate Center on energy sources, including geothermal. Local Band: Happy Accident." @theclimatecenter.bsky.social archive.org/details/radi...

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Interview with Woody Hastings from The Climate Center (woody@theclimatecenter.org). We talked about renewable energy included geothermal, The Climate Center...

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💡 From @jeffstjohn.bsky.social of @canarymedia.com: A new bill, #SB913, would leverage California's home batteries, EVs, and more to minimize the need for dirty power plants. Read more: www.canarymedia.com/articles/vir...

A new bill would help VPPs replace peaker plants in California

California has a lot of home batteries, EVs, and smart thermostats that could do the work of dirty peaker plants. SB 913 would try to make that possible.

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