Santa Ana winds lead to another round of power shutoffs around San Diego County
SDG&E cuts off electricity to thousands of residents in another of a wave of power...
Energy
San Diego diesel prices on the rise, nearing $5 a gallon
Businesses in California that rely on diesel fuel feel the pinch
During SDG&E power shutoffs, why do some areas have no electricity but others nearby do?
SDG&E says some power lines feed areas that are miles apart
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SDG&E to pay $2.6M for mistakenly booting customers from discounted bill programs
Affected customers have been reimbursed; problems blamed on new computer system.
No heat, no water, no school: In rural San Diego County, power shutoffs pose their own public safety risks
Utility officials say shutoffs are a necessary, last-resort measure to help prevent devastating wildfires, but...
SDG&E restores power to customers — but another round of outages loom as Santa Ana winds continue
Another series of gusts expected for the area on Thursday night
Forecasters urge preparations for stronger wave of Santa Anas in San Diego County as fires ravage L.A.
The relative humidity will be lower, which is conducive to the start and spread of...
Soaring electricity bills could hobble California’s green energy push, report says
Soaring monthly electric bill could hobble California's quest for a clean power future, a new...
Will California’s power grid keep running smoothly?
California at "elevated risk" in the coming years, according to a reliability assessment.
Biden issues ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters. Trump vows to undo it
The move is a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration
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Will California’s zero-emission truck rules work for the long haul?
State funding hopes to promote adoption, but some in the trucking industry want the mandates...
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State approves higher SDG&E rates
It’s not exactly welcome news for SDG&E’s 3.7 million customers, but the increase is hundreds...
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Your San Diego utility bill may go up about $2 per month to keep California’s only nuclear power plant going
The California Public Utilities Commission considers approving $723 million to extend operations at Diablo Canyon...
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New rate proposal calls for a smaller increase for SDG&E customers with natural gas
The California Public Utilities Commission votes Thursday about what rates to charge SDG&E customers through...
New $42M battery storage facility set for Camp Pendleton
The California Energy Commission approves a $42 million grant to build the project that will...
SDG&E crews restore power after record-breaking winds blow through San Diego
"The worst is definitely behind us," said National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Tardy. "We're seeing...
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San Diego Supervisors sidestep new rules for battery projects amid fire concerns
The supervisors balked at implementing enhanced interim safety requirements and voted 3-1 to receive a...
Santa Ana winds gusting up to 92 mph cause SDG&E to shut off power to 51,000 households
'This is actually the highest fire potential we have seen in San Diego County in...
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Hey San Diego, where is your energy coming from? Here’s a look
The state releases a breakdown of power sources for 2023 as well as SDG&E and...
Solar power glut boosts California electric bills. Other states reap the benefits
Green energy paid for by California electricity customers is sent away, lowering bills for residents...
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SDG&E wants to place more power lines underground to reduce wildfires. Is it worth the expense?
The costs of undergrounding versus covered conductors on overhead lines is a key issue in...
Challenge to San Diego’s franchise agreements with SDG&E rebuffed by state appeals court
In a split decision, a majority of a three-judge panel agreed with the trial court...
Carlsbad to study whether to build solar power farm
Panels would be installed on vacant land near city's Maerkle Reservoir near border with Oceanside...
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Family landowners want battery storage site in rural San Diego County. Some neighbors do not.
A local family who owns the land in Valley Center says the project is safe,...
Here’s how Californians can get an $8,000 rebate for buying a home heat pump
The state touts heat pumps as a way to help meet its greenhouse gas reduction...
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SDG&E’s new center uses AI and other technologies to fight wildfires
The Weather and Climate Resilience Center is part of the utility's larger $6 billion effort....
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California regulator OKs stricter clean air standards. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Air Resources Board updates the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard for the first time...
Car sales in San Diego sputtering this year
Analysts say high prices and financing rates discourage buyers; electric vehicle numbers are mixed.
SDG&E shuts off power to backcountry areas due to high winds
About 700 customers affected as National Weather Service issues a red flag warning through Friday.
SDG&E warns rural residents of potential power shutoffs
Santa Ana winds expected, elevating potential fire risks in backcountry areas.
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California is about to change fuel standards. That means higher gas prices. But how high?
Members of the California Air Resources Board are scheduled to update the Low Carbon Fuel...
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Newsom issues executive order on rising electric bills — but how much will it help?
The directive calls for smarter wildfire mitigation measures, reviewing underperforming programs and boosting climate credits.
Port of San Diego to get $58.6M from feds for zero-emission infrastructure
California ports receive one-third of the $3 billion in grants issued distributed by the U.S....
San Diego’s General Atomics passes a milestone. Can nuclear fusion energy become a reality?
The DIII-D facility is a cornerstone of research seeking to develop a virtually limitless, carbon-free...
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Brace for higher SDG&E bills after utilities commission releases proposed decision on rates
Critics say this is the worst time to hit consumers with a rate increase. Final...
Oil company Phillips 66 says it will shut down Los Angeles-area refinery
The company said it will remain operating in the state.
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Is nuclear power making a comeback? And could it even happen in California? San Diego?
Nuclear plants seen by some as crucial to meet increasing energy demand, but the industry's...
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Appeals court weighs effort to overturn controversial SDG&E franchise agreement
The utility's deal with the city of San Diego — passed by a 6-3 council...
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California Senate passes bill requiring refiners to keep minimum levels of gasoline reserves
Pushed bv Gov. Newsom, the bill is the first of its kind in the nation;...
Chevron and California’s petroleum boss exchange barbs on gasoline inventory bill
The bill's supporters say it will help prevent price spikes at the pump while opponents...
Did you buy gasoline in SoCal in 2015? You may be eligible to receive a payment
Claims can be filed regarding a $37.5 million settlement over allegations that trading firms manipulated...
Bill requiring minimum gasoline storage levels in California passes Assembly
The legislation, passed in a special session, now heads to the Senate next week
You’re going to get a $78 deduction on your SDG&E bill this month
The money comes from revenue collected by California's cap and trade program and is distributed...
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Here’s how much it costs to use the new hyper-fast EV chargers at Fashion Valley mall
The new station can charge an EV at 80 percent in 20 to 30 minutes.
Levin introduces bill aimed at moving nuclear waste out of San Onofre — and other sites across the country
A piece of bipartisan legislation wants to establish a new agency to manage spent fuel
As crews chainsaw Joshua trees, Mojave Desert community protests solar energy project
Mojave town protests solar energy project as crews chainsaw hundreds of protected Joshua trees
Charge and go: 20 fast chargers for electric vehicles coming to San Diego freeways
A federal program earmarks more than $32 million for California to build charging projects along...
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SDSU is betting $80 million it can become a key player in the lithium industry
The university is putting a lot on the line in the Imperial Valley, where the...
Big battery storage project in Poway gets the final OK
Some residents, worried about fire risk, wanted the Poway City Council to rescind approval of...
All-electric cranes lifting cargo at the Port of San Diego
A pair of 262-foot harbor cranes are the first to be installed in North America
‘Biggest environmental victory’: After more than a decade in limbo, San Diego County has a new climate plan
'It's passed, we think it's strong, and now we’ve got a watchdog,' one local environmental...
A microgrid project at Viejas gets a macro boost
The US Department of Energy OKs a $72.8 million loan for a microgrid project at...
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County wants buffer zones, safety rules after battery storage fires disrupt neighborhoods
The board will establish rules based on a technical report from fire officials for battery...
County votes to support state lawsuit against oil companies
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed litigation last month, seeking billions of dollars.
Heat wave’s last hurrah? Brutal temps broil San Diego County for a 6th day, but outages abate
Power outages remained a concern in some areas, after SDG&E said customer demand hit an...
Fifth day of heat wave sends temperatures soaring, knocks out power to thousands
The winds carried hot air from just offshore, across local beaches and into coastal cities.
The great unknown: How will AI affect energy demand — and your utility bill — in California?
Some predict artificial intelligence will revolutionize every facet of our lives. What will it mean...
Escondido City Council passes resolution critiquing battery storage facilities
The Seguro Energy Storage Project has run into opposition from some residents concerned about a...
California adds 24,000 charging stations in the first half of 2024
The state this year has approved $1 billion for charging infrastructure to help meet its...
You can get wildfire safety information Saturday in Valley Center
SDG&E hosts its final Wildfire Safety Fair of the year Saturday in Valley Center; the...
Fluid leak forces rail shipment to return to the San Onofre nuclear power plant
Federal regulator says the leak had "low safety significance" but Southern California Edison officials admit...
A solar and battery project will grow next to a garden in National City
$1.2 million in grants will be distributed to projects across the San Diego region
Newsom wants California refineries to keep enough fuel in reserve to prevent spikes in gas prices
If it passes, the proposal would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
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Solar company bankruptcy results in more layoffs in its Santee office
Bankruptcy proceedings lead to another round of layoffs in the Santee office of solar company...
Turning California’s oil fields into energy storage sites
The big conversion: Turning California's depleted oil fields into geothermal power and storage sites
Five tips to help keep your utility bill somewhat manageable this summer
Killing 'energy vampires' and adjusting your thermostat can help reduce energy use and save money...
Expected completion of Sempra’s liquefied natural gas project near Ensenada delayed
LNG exports at Energía Costa Azul pushed back to spring of 2026
CA sales of zero-emission vehicles hit 25.7% but are numbers increasing fast enough?
Gavin Newsom says California wants to "dominate" the clean car market but some analysts wonder...
Can’t figure out your monthly utility bill? This new customer portal may help
New customer portal will clarify what goes into your utility bill in the San Diego...
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A pair of reports show utility bills will keep going up in San Diego — and across California
The California Public Utilities Commission and the Public Advocates Office predict rates will outpace inflation,...
Should California’s Legislature jump into the debate about nuclear waste at San Onofre?
The vice mayor of Irvine wants to get the state Legislature involved in moving the...
California’s power grid stood up to a recent heat wave but summer is far from over
California grid operators are still on the lookout for potential problems as the summer wears...
Why the presidential race could be affecting car sales in San Diego and rest of US
Car sales in San Diego and across CA are stuck in neutral — and the...
San Diego County to adopt standards on future battery storage facilities
The county still needs to come up with guidelines and will consider input from community...
Two companies agree to pay $50M over allegations they manipulated California gas prices
The California Attorney General's Office announces a $50 million settlement over allegations that two gasoline...
Despite a persistent heat wave, California’s grid is ‘stable’
But the power system operator has issued a pair of alerts to energy providers that...
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California’s gas tax just went up. So has the bickering.
The cost of living adjustment to the state excise tax on gasoline went into effect...
Why this community energy program is raising consumer power rates
The community energy program serving seven cities in San Diego's North County will raise customer...
Gas and go: Sempra poised to sell LNG to Saudi Arabia
If the deal is completed, millions of tons of liquefied natural gas from Sempra project...
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SDG&E agrees to pay $71,000 fine over 2021 power shutoff
SDG&E agrees to pay nearly $71,000 in fines related to power shutoff during Thanksgiving 2021
An energy bill boosting nuclear power heading to Biden’s desk
Democrats and Republicans just passed bipartisan legislation aimed at promoting the growth of future nuclear...
Fire in Otay Mesa puts battery storage projects under scrutiny and neighborhoods on edge
Supporters say improvements in technology will reduce the risk of fires, but opponents are not...
SDG&E turns to goats to reduce the risk of wildfires
The utility contracts out four herds of goats to munch on vegetation in transmission line...
San Diego City Council shoots down effort to put municipal utility on the November ballot
San Diego City Council shoots down effort to put municipal utility on the November ballot....
Peak wildfire season is coming. How risky does it look for the San Diego region this summer?
With summer fast approaching, the outlook for peak wildfire season in the greater San Diego...
San Diego Community adds new price options, including one offering utility customers lower rates
Saying it's responding to customers pinched by inflation that's tightening household budgets, San Diego Community...
San Diego battery technology startup moves into the fast lane with a partnership with Porsche subsidiary
A San Diego tech company that specializes in improving battery performance has just announced a...
SDG&E warns customers of phone text scammers
San Diego Gas & Electric officials are warning of scammers trying to bilk customers by...
The question of creating a municipal utility within the city of San Diego heads to City Council
The group that wants to oust San Diego Gas & Electric within the city limits...
California sides with big utilities, trimming incentives for community solar projects
California’s utilities regulator on Thursday adopted new rules for community solar projects, despite warnings from...
The chance of power outages this summer in San Diego looks fairly slim – for now
With another summer about to bear down on California, state energy officials think there's a...
Smoldering battery fire in Otay Mesa settles down
OTAY MESA — Though Cal Fire officials have not declared it completely extinguished, a stubborn battery fire...
Upgrades in place, San Diego’s nuclear fusion facility is back up and running
The DIII-D National Fusion Facility, located on the San Diego campus of General Atomics, is...
Fuel supply blockade causes gas shortages, long lines and panic buying in Tijuana
TIJUANA — Long lines of vehicles wrapped around several gas stations throughout Tijuana on Wednesday as panic...
Battery fire at storage facility in Otay Mesa keeps reigniting
OTAY MESA — The long-smoldering battery plant fire in Otay Mesa neared the four-day mark Sunday with...
Fire flares up again at battery storage facility in Otay Mesa
OTAY MESA — An unpredictable blaze that sparked at a battery storage facility on Wednesday in Otay...
Is raising the tariff on Chinese EVs a good move?
The Biden administration quadrupled tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles this week in order to protect...
Firefighters extinguish ‘unpredictable’ blaze at battery storage facility in Otay Mesa
OTAY MESA — Firefighters extinguished a fire Thursday afternoon at an Otay Mesa energy storage facility that...
Group fails to collect required signatures for SDG&E ballot measure but has another plan to oust utility
Power San Diego, the initiative that wants to oust San Diego Gas & Electric by...
Lower electric rates and a $24.15 monthly charge are coming to your SDG&E bill next year
The California Public Utilities Commission has made a big change in the way utility customers...