Jake Karter
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The more money utilities like PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E spend, the more they make. It's that simple. It's that tragic.
#California #Energy #CaliforniaEnergy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #Microgrid #Microgrids #PowerPlant #PowerPlants #Power #Utilities #Utility
#California #Energy #CaliforniaEnergy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #Microgrid #Microgrids #PowerPlant #PowerPlants #Power #Utilities #Utility
December 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The more money utilities like PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E spend, the more they make. It's that simple. It's that tragic.
#California #Energy #CaliforniaEnergy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #Microgrid #Microgrids #PowerPlant #PowerPlants #Power #Utilities #Utility
#California #Energy #CaliforniaEnergy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #Microgrid #Microgrids #PowerPlant #PowerPlants #Power #Utilities #Utility
California has been selling said 'extra' energy to other states for quite some time now. CA faces so many barriers in the renewable side of things--especially rooftop or residential solar--so I'm hoping this new energy-trading market will show that California can KEEP some of its own energy! #Solar
The upcoming launch of a new energy-trading market for Western states — California in position to sell 'extra' energy to other states for profit over an extended time period.
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
California is solving one of its huge solar power problems
The state's glut of solar power is about to become far, far easier to sell.
www.sfgate.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
California has been selling said 'extra' energy to other states for quite some time now. CA faces so many barriers in the renewable side of things--especially rooftop or residential solar--so I'm hoping this new energy-trading market will show that California can KEEP some of its own energy! #Solar
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Rep. David Valadao, a California Republican from a swing district who is a dairy farmer from the Central Valley, has teamed up with a Virginia Democrat to reintroduce legislation requiring USDA to favor small rural energy projects that cut greenhouse gas emissions....
Lawmakers challenge Trump changes to rural energy grants
Legislation would undo administration changes to the Rural Energy for America Program.
www.eenews.net
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Rep. David Valadao, a California Republican from a swing district who is a dairy farmer from the Central Valley, has teamed up with a Virginia Democrat to reintroduce legislation requiring USDA to favor small rural energy projects that cut greenhouse gas emissions....
He LOVES to talk a big game about our storage, but will shut down #Solar at ANY chance he gets because he is the utilities' puppy dog. They're his campaign daddies and he just does their bidding. Any threat to the utilities is a threat to Gavin. Shameful governor.
California showcased record-setting clean-energy battery gains on the world stage. While Trump denies climate science, California is building a greener future. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Newsom touts California's record battery energy gains at U.N. climate conference
California has now reached 16,942 megawatts of available battery storage — about one-third of the estimated capacity needed to reach the state's goal of 100% clean energy by 2045.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
He LOVES to talk a big game about our storage, but will shut down #Solar at ANY chance he gets because he is the utilities' puppy dog. They're his campaign daddies and he just does their bidding. Any threat to the utilities is a threat to Gavin. Shameful governor.
The idea of touting storage capability yet denying benefits for solar (and even promoting bills that would hand out negative effects to solar customers) because your monopolistic campaign donor daddy PG&E views #Solar as a threat is so fake, disgusting, and backward.
#Energy #SolarEnergy #PGE
#Energy #SolarEnergy #PGE
NEW: California now has nearly 17,000 megawatts of battery storage – reaching one-third of the way to our 2045 goal.
We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The idea of touting storage capability yet denying benefits for solar (and even promoting bills that would hand out negative effects to solar customers) because your monopolistic campaign donor daddy PG&E views #Solar as a threat is so fake, disgusting, and backward.
#Energy #SolarEnergy #PGE
#Energy #SolarEnergy #PGE
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California’s top utility regulator is notorious for green-lighting bloated spending plans by PG&E and the state’s two other investor-owned utilities. Instead of acting as a needed check on utility spending, the CPUC approves the companies’ increased spending plans with little to no pushback.
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
California’s top utility regulator is notorious for green-lighting bloated spending plans by PG&E and the state’s two other investor-owned utilities. Instead of acting as a needed check on utility spending, the CPUC approves the companies’ increased spending plans with little to no pushback.
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‘Out of control.’ Fresno industries, residents divided over PG&E’s latest rate hike proposal
The California Public Utilities Commission’s hearings over proposed electricity rate hikes came to Fresno Friday afternoon, drawing a split crowd of Central Valley residents and industry groups that…
The California Public Utilities Commission’s hearings over proposed electricity rate hikes came to Fresno Friday afternoon, drawing a split crowd of Central Valley residents and industry groups that…
‘Out of control.’ Fresno industries, residents divided over PG&E’s latest rate hike proposal
The California Public Utilities Commission’s hearings over proposed electricity rate hikes came to Fresno Friday afternoon, drawing a split crowd of Central Valley residents and industry groups that clashed over whether the increased rates are appropriate. The public hearing comes after the Pacific Gas & Electric Company submitted a request earlier this year to California’s regulatory commission for private utilities companies, asking commissioners to approve annual rate hikes over a four-year period from 2027 to 2030.
fresnoland.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
‘Out of control.’ Fresno industries, residents divided over PG&E’s latest rate hike proposal
The California Public Utilities Commission’s hearings over proposed electricity rate hikes came to Fresno Friday afternoon, drawing a split crowd of Central Valley residents and industry groups that…
The California Public Utilities Commission’s hearings over proposed electricity rate hikes came to Fresno Friday afternoon, drawing a split crowd of Central Valley residents and industry groups that…
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Monopoly utility spending on the poles and wires that bring them guaranteed profits went up 300% over the past 20 years. Even though peak electricity demand was flat. Because of rooftop solar, the utilities could have REDUCED spending, and reduced rates for all of us.
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Monopoly utility spending on the poles and wires that bring them guaranteed profits went up 300% over the past 20 years. Even though peak electricity demand was flat. Because of rooftop solar, the utilities could have REDUCED spending, and reduced rates for all of us.
Your advocacy for clean energy is a sham! How do you tout your excellence by signing a bunch of deals with countries and then turn your back on your home state by mitigating the positive effects of solar and other forms of clean energy? YOU. ARE. A. LIAR. #Solar #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Energy
California is a global climate powerhouse.
At #COP30 today, I met with leaders from around the world to double down on our work to confront the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and help protect Californians from natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
At #COP30 today, I met with leaders from around the world to double down on our work to confront the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and help protect Californians from natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Your advocacy for clean energy is a sham! How do you tout your excellence by signing a bunch of deals with countries and then turn your back on your home state by mitigating the positive effects of solar and other forms of clean energy? YOU. ARE. A. LIAR. #Solar #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Energy
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With California inching toward the creation of an independent regional organization to oversee Western energy markets, here are 3 things it should learn from mistakes made in other regions, writes my @uclalawemmett.bsky.social colleague Elias Van Emmerick. legal-planet.org/2025/10/28/3...
3 Lessons for a Regional Western Electricity Market - Legal Planet
California is paving the way for the creation of an independent regional organization to oversee Western energy markets. It can learn from mistakes made in other regions.
legal-planet.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
With California inching toward the creation of an independent regional organization to oversee Western energy markets, here are 3 things it should learn from mistakes made in other regions, writes my @uclalawemmett.bsky.social colleague Elias Van Emmerick. legal-planet.org/2025/10/28/3...
Newsom's been in bed with the utilities for so long. PG&E is one of his top campaign donors. There's no way he would actually denounce utilities and put blame on them. We need people in office who will STATE THE OBVIOUS and hold the people at fault ACCOUNTABLE for their actions, inaction, and CRIMES
Gov. Newsom signed into law utility legislation he said would lower costs for Californians. But the fine print in the last-minute energy bills shifts Eaton fire costs to customers.
'It's effectively a bailout': Edison benefits from fine print in Newsom’s last-minute utility legislation
Fine print in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last-minute utility legislation shifts Eaton fire costs to customers
www.latimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Newsom's been in bed with the utilities for so long. PG&E is one of his top campaign donors. There's no way he would actually denounce utilities and put blame on them. We need people in office who will STATE THE OBVIOUS and hold the people at fault ACCOUNTABLE for their actions, inaction, and CRIMES
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Except as far as I know he doesn't hate the homeless and trans people; and isn't in the pocket of PG&E.
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Except as far as I know he doesn't hate the homeless and trans people; and isn't in the pocket of PG&E.
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Great news: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Ratepayer Protection Act, which prevents for-profit utilities like PG&E and SoCalGas from forcing customers to pay for political lobbying and promotional ads.
This will lower energy bills for Californians - a big win!
This will lower energy bills for Californians - a big win!
California Passes Law Lowering Energy Bills and Protecting Californians from Utility Misbehavior
The California Ratepayer Protection Act (AB 1167) prevents utilities from forcing customers to pay for utility lobbying and advertising costs
earthjustice.org
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Great news: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Ratepayer Protection Act, which prevents for-profit utilities like PG&E and SoCalGas from forcing customers to pay for political lobbying and promotional ads.
This will lower energy bills for Californians - a big win!
This will lower energy bills for Californians - a big win!
Yknow what doesn't explode and doesn't have to be run by the federal government? Solar Microgrids.
The solutions are very obvious. People are just refusing to see them (or let them BE the solution).
#Solar #SolarEnergy #Energy #Microgrids #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
calmatters.org/environment/...
The solutions are very obvious. People are just refusing to see them (or let them BE the solution).
#Solar #SolarEnergy #Energy #Microgrids #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
calmatters.org/environment/...
Two California refineries exploded this year. With the federal government out, who’s watching them?
An El Segundo refinery fire has renewed questions about who is investigating the state’s oil industry after serious accidents. With the U.S. Chemical Safety Board defunded, California has yet to fill ...
calmatters.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Yknow what doesn't explode and doesn't have to be run by the federal government? Solar Microgrids.
The solutions are very obvious. People are just refusing to see them (or let them BE the solution).
#Solar #SolarEnergy #Energy #Microgrids #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
calmatters.org/environment/...
The solutions are very obvious. People are just refusing to see them (or let them BE the solution).
#Solar #SolarEnergy #Energy #Microgrids #Renewables #RenewableEnergy
calmatters.org/environment/...
Isn't the US DOJ suing Edison? Y'know, Edison, the utility whose outdated transmission and distribution lines caused the fires? Y'know, Edison, the utility that you haven't blatantly called out for causing the fires in the first place? Y'know, Edison, the company that pays off your CPUC lackeys?
It's been over 9 months since the Palisades and Eaton Fires tore through Los Angeles. We asked for federal support, but we haven’t heard a word from the White House.
Not a single offer.
Is this what leadership looks like? Abandoning the American people when they call for help?
Not a single offer.
Is this what leadership looks like? Abandoning the American people when they call for help?
October 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Isn't the US DOJ suing Edison? Y'know, Edison, the utility whose outdated transmission and distribution lines caused the fires? Y'know, Edison, the utility that you haven't blatantly called out for causing the fires in the first place? Y'know, Edison, the company that pays off your CPUC lackeys?
Refineries and poorly managed power #Grids cause devastation, both environmentally and/or economically. #Microgrids that utilize #Renewables don't seem to have these issues, and also tend to produce a lot more energy than needed! Food for thought.
Commentary:
Thankfully, last week’s explosion at California’s second largest refinery was not an environmental catastrophe. But it could have serious economic and political impact. https://cal.news/3ISj96z
📝 Dan Walters
Thankfully, last week’s explosion at California’s second largest refinery was not an environmental catastrophe. But it could have serious economic and political impact. https://cal.news/3ISj96z
📝 Dan Walters
Opinion | Refinery fire spotlights California's gas supply crunch and high prices at the pump
Damage from the Chevron El Segundo refinery fire hasn't been tallied yet. But gas prices are likely to soar anyway because two other refineries are closing.
cal.news
October 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Refineries and poorly managed power #Grids cause devastation, both environmentally and/or economically. #Microgrids that utilize #Renewables don't seem to have these issues, and also tend to produce a lot more energy than needed! Food for thought.
. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov Are you going to choose to help Californians or continue to be the #Utilities' LAP DOG???
#AB1167 #Energy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #California #Bills #Rates #Legislation #Governors
#AB1167 #Energy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #California #Bills #Rates #Legislation #Governors
October 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov Are you going to choose to help Californians or continue to be the #Utilities' LAP DOG???
#AB1167 #Energy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #California #Bills #Rates #Legislation #Governors
#AB1167 #Energy #Solar #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Renewables #California #Bills #Rates #Legislation #Governors
So odd how you continually dog #Trump for his support of #Coal, but you won't denounce the #Utilities in #California even though they are also against #SolarEnergy. Trump's fight against #Solar is one thing, but it is hypocritical of you to call him out when you fail to TRULY support solar!
Further proof that Donald Trump lives in an alternate universe.
While the Trump Administration uselessly funnels hundreds of millions of dollars into a deadly industry, California will continue to lead the nation with cheaper, more effective renewable energy sources.
While the Trump Administration uselessly funnels hundreds of millions of dollars into a deadly industry, California will continue to lead the nation with cheaper, more effective renewable energy sources.
Breaking News: The Trump administration outlined a plan to revive the coal industry, including opening 13.1 million acres of federal land for mining.
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
So odd how you continually dog #Trump for his support of #Coal, but you won't denounce the #Utilities in #California even though they are also against #SolarEnergy. Trump's fight against #Solar is one thing, but it is hypocritical of you to call him out when you fail to TRULY support solar!
In layman's terms, it's Edison's fault.
(FYI, Edison was recently allowed to raise rates by 9% by the @californiapuc.bsky.social)
www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...
(FYI, Edison was recently allowed to raise rates by 9% by the @californiapuc.bsky.social)
www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...
Hours before the Eaton fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena
Transmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines that power homes — were also wreaking havoc before that fire sparked.
www.npr.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In layman's terms, it's Edison's fault.
(FYI, Edison was recently allowed to raise rates by 9% by the @californiapuc.bsky.social)
www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...
(FYI, Edison was recently allowed to raise rates by 9% by the @californiapuc.bsky.social)
www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...
"Energy Fact Check" Account going after organizations that care more about people and the environment over a paycheck...
PG&E spent $3.6 million on state lobbying in 2024 alone.
If we're going to call out lobbying, "factually", why don't you call out those who spend more to screw people over?
PG&E spent $3.6 million on state lobbying in 2024 alone.
If we're going to call out lobbying, "factually", why don't you call out those who spend more to screw people over?
"Nonprofit" @ewg spent more than $3.6 million in lobbying during past 4 years, according to latest @IRSNews filings. Not exactly a "grassroots" organization.
September 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Energy Fact Check" Account going after organizations that care more about people and the environment over a paycheck...
PG&E spent $3.6 million on state lobbying in 2024 alone.
If we're going to call out lobbying, "factually", why don't you call out those who spend more to screw people over?
PG&E spent $3.6 million on state lobbying in 2024 alone.
If we're going to call out lobbying, "factually", why don't you call out those who spend more to screw people over?
Renewables have been on a slow rise to power. Although their lifespan has been shorter than that of coal and other forms of non-green energy, renewables have PROVEN themselves and are surely taking over outdated forms of energy. #Solar #SolarEnergy #Energy cleantechnica.com/2025/08/18/i...
IEA: Renewables Will Be World’s Top Power Source "by 2026" - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world’s top source of electricity “by 2026 at the latest”, according to new...
cleantechnica.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Renewables have been on a slow rise to power. Although their lifespan has been shorter than that of coal and other forms of non-green energy, renewables have PROVEN themselves and are surely taking over outdated forms of energy. #Solar #SolarEnergy #Energy cleantechnica.com/2025/08/18/i...
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🚨We call it a Utility Tax, they call it a “Base Services Charge” or a “Fixed Fee.” No matter what the hell you call it, it’s going to raise bills on 4 million families in California.
🔗Learn more at the link in bio.
🔗Learn more at the link in bio.
August 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨We call it a Utility Tax, they call it a “Base Services Charge” or a “Fixed Fee.” No matter what the hell you call it, it’s going to raise bills on 4 million families in California.
🔗Learn more at the link in bio.
🔗Learn more at the link in bio.
The decision on NEM 3.0 by @gavinnewsom.bsky.social's lackeys over at the @californiapuc.bsky.social was DISGRACEFUL and CORRUPT. I am so happy to hear that #California #SupremeCourt has ordered the lower court to revisit the CPUC's misguidance. #Solar www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/08/cali...
NEM 3.0 gets another day in court
The California Supreme Court on August 7 unanimously ruled that a lower court must revisit its earlier decision upholding NEM 3.0, according to nonprofit
www.solarpowerworldonline.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The decision on NEM 3.0 by @gavinnewsom.bsky.social's lackeys over at the @californiapuc.bsky.social was DISGRACEFUL and CORRUPT. I am so happy to hear that #California #SupremeCourt has ordered the lower court to revisit the CPUC's misguidance. #Solar www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/08/cali...
It's no surprise that Newsom has been in cahoots with the utilities in an attempt to rid California of rooftop solar, but it's interesting to see a deep-dive into what he's done and how it's been done in order to stave off solar and other renewables in CA. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Why is Gov. Gavin Newsom blocking rooftop solar in California?
Follow the money.
www.motherjones.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's no surprise that Newsom has been in cahoots with the utilities in an attempt to rid California of rooftop solar, but it's interesting to see a deep-dive into what he's done and how it's been done in order to stave off solar and other renewables in CA. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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☀️There are 2 million solar roofs in California. Together, they produce 4 Diablo Canyon nuclear power plants AND 5 Hoover Dams of energy...combined. And we’ve still barely scratched the surface of our rooftop solar potential. Share with three friends!
youtube.com/shorts/PMoSG...
youtube.com/shorts/PMoSG...
Power of the Sun
YouTube video by Solar Rights Alliance
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July 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
☀️There are 2 million solar roofs in California. Together, they produce 4 Diablo Canyon nuclear power plants AND 5 Hoover Dams of energy...combined. And we’ve still barely scratched the surface of our rooftop solar potential. Share with three friends!
youtube.com/shorts/PMoSG...
youtube.com/shorts/PMoSG...