EDF California
@edf-ca.bsky.social
Environmental Defense Fund in California works on leading-edge environmental markets and solutions, with a focus in the West.
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CA Regulators @californiapuc.bsky.social are poised to save customers $300 million per year by making a very modest cut to utility shareholder profits. Read more about how this protects the environment and the consumer at blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
California regulators prioritize keeping electric bills affordable over increasing utility shareholder profits - Climate 411
Energy regulators in California are poised to take two critical steps to address energy bill affordability, while still protecting the environment. The first is a critical decision on how energy utili...
blogs.edf.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
CA Regulators @californiapuc.bsky.social are poised to save customers $300 million per year by making a very modest cut to utility shareholder profits. Read more about how this protects the environment and the consumer at blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
As DC digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA is expanding how it collaborates with the West to increase access to cheaper clean electricity. 🌞🔋🌎💵👨👩👧👦
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California has a huge solar power problem. A fix is coming.
The state's glut of solar power is about to become far, far easier to sell.
www.sfgate.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As DC digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA is expanding how it collaborates with the West to increase access to cheaper clean electricity. 🌞🔋🌎💵👨👩👧👦
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
Results released today from the latest Cap & Invest auction show CA can take a more ambitious approach.
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
California’s latest cap-and-invest auction highlights opportunity for stronger climate action - Climate 411
Today’s results demonstrate that certainty is key for market confidence, but also that there is an opportunity to increase ambition. Now CARB needs to take the next steps to drive more pollution reduc...
blogs.edf.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Results released today from the latest Cap & Invest auction show CA can take a more ambitious approach.
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
CA can lead on clean, affordable cars – again. @airresources.bsky.social' Drive Forward standards can cut tailpipe pollution and deliver affordable choices for drivers. 👉 bit.ly/3MmdKG3
California Can Lead the Next Generation of Clean, Affordable Cars – Again - Climate 411
California has long led the way on standards and policies that advance clean, affordable vehicles. As the federal government threatens to roll back national vehicle climate protections, the California...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
CA can lead on clean, affordable cars – again. @airresources.bsky.social' Drive Forward standards can cut tailpipe pollution and deliver affordable choices for drivers. 👉 bit.ly/3MmdKG3
A stronger pollution limit for CA’s Cap and Invest program has significant affordability and climate benefits. Our new modeling w/Greenline Insights shows how @airresources.bsky.social can do more to cut pollution and save families money. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
California can cut emissions faster while lowering costs for working families - Climate 411
Adopting a more ambitious pollution cap will help the state cut pollution, create savings, and build a safer, more affordable future.
blogs.edf.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A stronger pollution limit for CA’s Cap and Invest program has significant affordability and climate benefits. Our new modeling w/Greenline Insights shows how @airresources.bsky.social can do more to cut pollution and save families money. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion!
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November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion!
www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...
www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...
CA leading charge to reduce super pollutants! Methane emissions impact climate ~80x more than CO2. A satellite has helped CA ID & stop 10 large methane leaks at oil & gas facilities since May, with a climate benefit similar to removing ~18K cars a year. ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/califor...
California’s methane satellite helps stop 10 large leaks | California Air Resources Board
What you need to know: California steps in as federal administration moves to eliminate climate data-gathering satellites. The state satellite project has already helped resolve 10 large methane leaks...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
CA leading charge to reduce super pollutants! Methane emissions impact climate ~80x more than CO2. A satellite has helped CA ID & stop 10 large methane leaks at oil & gas facilities since May, with a climate benefit similar to removing ~18K cars a year. ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/califor...
Good news! From 2000-2023, CA's GHGs ⬇️ 21% while GDP ⬆️ 81%! 😀🌎🙌
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
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Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
Clean transportation drove California’s emissions drop in 2023 | California Air Resources Board
What you need to know: The latest data shows California’s climate programs continue to push greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down while the state’s economy grows, and they highlight the need to continue...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Good news! From 2000-2023, CA's GHGs ⬇️ 21% while GDP ⬆️ 81%! 😀🌎🙌
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
Reposted by EDF California
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
In case you missed the good news: @governor.ca.gov vetoed #SB34, a dangerous bill that would have made it more difficult to clean the air in the nation’s smog capital
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In a Win for Clean Air and Common Sense, Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 34
Legislation would have tied Southern California air regulators’ hands and made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in the nation’s smog capital
earthjustice.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
EDF's CA State Director @keroednersutter.bsky.social joined @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social for the signing of our biggest priorities - Cap & Invest (AB 1207) & a West-wide electricity market (AB 825)! Real solutions for families on a budget, the climate & our economy. www.youtube.com/live/2q81nDB...
Governor Newsom signs big, beautiful bills on climate & energy affordability
YouTube video by California Governor Gavin Newsom
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September 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
EDF's CA State Director @keroednersutter.bsky.social joined @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social for the signing of our biggest priorities - Cap & Invest (AB 1207) & a West-wide electricity market (AB 825)! Real solutions for families on a budget, the climate & our economy. www.youtube.com/live/2q81nDB...
@airresources.bsky.social leadership passes from one climate champion to another. Thank you Liane Randolph for your service to CA! Congrats Lauren Sanchez on your appointment! (1/3) www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/15/g...
Governor Newsom announces appointments, including new California Air Resources Board Chair | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
September 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
@airresources.bsky.social leadership passes from one climate champion to another. Thank you Liane Randolph for your service to CA! Congrats Lauren Sanchez on your appointment! (1/3) www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/15/g...
Lawmakers just sent our top priorities to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social! CA is filling a leadership gap created by DC, staking out an ambitious future of collaboration to reduce climate-altering emissions and accelerate the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy. (1/3)
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Lawmakers just sent our top priorities to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social! CA is filling a leadership gap created by DC, staking out an ambitious future of collaboration to reduce climate-altering emissions and accelerate the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy. (1/3)
YES ON AB 1207 & AB 825. Big challenges are not solved through isolation. As Washington digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA must stake out a future of collaboration in climate action & the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Down to the wire: California lawmakers announce last-minute climate and energy package
Among the closely watched items are reauthorization of California’s signature cap-and-trade program and expansion of a regional electricity market.
www.latimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
YES ON AB 1207 & AB 825. Big challenges are not solved through isolation. As Washington digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA must stake out a future of collaboration in climate action & the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Lawmakers must pass AB 825 for a more affordable, reliable clean electricity future. With CA leaders rightly focused on affordability, the choice on AB 825 is simple. CA is the innovation state & needs AB 825 to build a modern grid w/the West that cuts energy costs & pollution.
September 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Lawmakers must pass AB 825 for a more affordable, reliable clean electricity future. With CA leaders rightly focused on affordability, the choice on AB 825 is simple. CA is the innovation state & needs AB 825 to build a modern grid w/the West that cuts energy costs & pollution.
Growing a thriving economy & taking bold climate action can go hand-in-hand. Now, it is time to build on CA's success & pass AB 1207 to bolster cap & trade's power to cut climate pollution while keeping costs down for families. Our full statement here. www.edf.org/media/cap-an...
Cap and Trade Extension Will Benefit California’s Economy, Affordability and Climate
“Lawmakers must pass Assembly Bill 1207 which reauthorizes and strengthens California’s cap-and-trade program. California has proven that [...]"
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September 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Growing a thriving economy & taking bold climate action can go hand-in-hand. Now, it is time to build on CA's success & pass AB 1207 to bolster cap & trade's power to cut climate pollution while keeping costs down for families. Our full statement here. www.edf.org/media/cap-an...
We appreciate @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's urgency to ensure CA maximizes federal clean energy tax credits before they are eliminated. The climate crisis demands action and leadership, not the withdrawal we are seeing from the feds. More clean power = cheaper power.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
Governor Newsom signs executive order to bolster California’s clean energy progress in face of Trump’s wrecking ball | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
August 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We appreciate @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's urgency to ensure CA maximizes federal clean energy tax credits before they are eliminated. The climate crisis demands action and leadership, not the withdrawal we are seeing from the feds. More clean power = cheaper power.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
Thank you Senator John Laird for recognizing our research w/Greenline Insights in urging lawmakers to extend cap & trade! CA's most cost-effective climate policy must continue cutting pollution while cutting costs for families, creating jobs & growing our economy.
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www.sacbee.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Thank you Senator John Laird for recognizing our research w/Greenline Insights in urging lawmakers to extend cap & trade! CA's most cost-effective climate policy must continue cutting pollution while cutting costs for families, creating jobs & growing our economy.
www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
Full-page ad in @sacbee_news urges @CAgovernor, @CASenateDems & @AssemblyDems to restore ZEV investments in the #GGRF that:
✅ Make clean cars and trucks more affordable
✅ Cut medical costs with cleaner air
✅ Provide mobility to those who need it most
CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs
✅ Make clean cars and trucks more affordable
✅ Cut medical costs with cleaner air
✅ Provide mobility to those who need it most
CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs
August 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Full-page ad in @sacbee_news urges @CAgovernor, @CASenateDems & @AssemblyDems to restore ZEV investments in the #GGRF that:
✅ Make clean cars and trucks more affordable
✅ Cut medical costs with cleaner air
✅ Provide mobility to those who need it most
CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs
✅ Make clean cars and trucks more affordable
✅ Cut medical costs with cleaner air
✅ Provide mobility to those who need it most
CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs
Cap and trade is the most cost-effective climate policy CA has to reduce pollution and fight climate change while cutting costs for families and growing our economy. Lawmakers must extend an ambitious program this year! www.latimes.com/environment/...
California's signature climate effort is up for renewal — and it's a fight
The future of California's cap-and-trade program is in limbo. Experts say the state can't meet its climate goals without it.
www.latimes.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cap and trade is the most cost-effective climate policy CA has to reduce pollution and fight climate change while cutting costs for families and growing our economy. Lawmakers must extend an ambitious program this year! www.latimes.com/environment/...
ICYMI: check out the ad @edfaction.bsky.social , @nrdcactionfund.org & @envirovoters.bsky.social launched today urging lawmakers to fix & pass SB 540. www.edfaction.org/news-resourc...
August 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
ICYMI: check out the ad @edfaction.bsky.social , @nrdcactionfund.org & @envirovoters.bsky.social launched today urging lawmakers to fix & pass SB 540. www.edfaction.org/news-resourc...
Figures released today show more than a decade of western electricity cooperation led by @californiaiso.bsky.social has saved $7.4 billion - all while expanding clean energy access. Lawmakers: fix & pass SB 540 to build on this success. www.caiso.com/about/news/n...
WEIM Posts Strong Q2, Surpassing $7.4 Billion in Total Benefits | California ISO
The California ISO manages the flow of electricity on high-voltage power lines, operates a wholesale energy market, and oversees infrastructure planning.
www.caiso.com
July 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Figures released today show more than a decade of western electricity cooperation led by @californiaiso.bsky.social has saved $7.4 billion - all while expanding clean energy access. Lawmakers: fix & pass SB 540 to build on this success. www.caiso.com/about/news/n...
More than 2/3 of CA's electricity comes from clean sources. Reaching 100% the cheapest, fastest & most reliable way possible requires CA to lead a revolution in how power is bought & sold across the West. #CALeg: fix @joshbecker.bsky.social's SB 540.
www.wsj.com/opinion/gavi...
www.wsj.com/opinion/gavi...
Opinion | Gavin Newsom: Clean Energy Powers California’s Economic Growth
More than two-thirds of the state’s electricity is from sources such as solar, wind and geothermal.
www.wsj.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
More than 2/3 of CA's electricity comes from clean sources. Reaching 100% the cheapest, fastest & most reliable way possible requires CA to lead a revolution in how power is bought & sold across the West. #CALeg: fix @joshbecker.bsky.social's SB 540.
www.wsj.com/opinion/gavi...
www.wsj.com/opinion/gavi...
Much is at stake in extending cap & trade. It's more than CA's most cost-effective climate policy. It's a jobs program, an economic stimulus & a cost cutter for working families. Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for acknowledging our research! We can do this!
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/17/i...
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/17/i...
ICYMI: 287,000 jobs and $55 billion in economic growth on the line with key climate program’s extension | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
July 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Much is at stake in extending cap & trade. It's more than CA's most cost-effective climate policy. It's a jobs program, an economic stimulus & a cost cutter for working families. Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for acknowledging our research! We can do this!
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/17/i...
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/17/i...
MUST READ: @sammyroth.bsky.social lays out why it's vital to get the policy right in SB 540.
✅CA can't fight climate change alone
✅We can lead West to a cheaper, cleaner electricity future or isolate
✅Moving ahead alone is much worse
www.latimes.com/environment/...
✅CA can't fight climate change alone
✅We can lead West to a cheaper, cleaner electricity future or isolate
✅Moving ahead alone is much worse
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Commentary: The power grid battle that's dividing California environmentalists
Supporters say a regional energy market would benefit renewables and accelerate climate progress. Critics say it would backfire spectacularly.
www.latimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
MUST READ: @sammyroth.bsky.social lays out why it's vital to get the policy right in SB 540.
✅CA can't fight climate change alone
✅We can lead West to a cheaper, cleaner electricity future or isolate
✅Moving ahead alone is much worse
www.latimes.com/environment/...
✅CA can't fight climate change alone
✅We can lead West to a cheaper, cleaner electricity future or isolate
✅Moving ahead alone is much worse
www.latimes.com/environment/...
#CALeg breaks for recess with no deal on cap & trade while advancing shell bills AB 1207 & SB 840 this week. This delay will cost CA critical revenue it can't afford to lose. 🧵🧵🧵 (1:5)
July 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#CALeg breaks for recess with no deal on cap & trade while advancing shell bills AB 1207 & SB 840 this week. This delay will cost CA critical revenue it can't afford to lose. 🧵🧵🧵 (1:5)