Articles by
Kavya Balaraman
Trump officials address prospects and challenges of California offshore wind development
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Kavya Balaraman
The state's central coast presents particular opportunities for offshore wind development, since it is equipped with transmission infrastructure that was built to carry deliveries from the 2,000 MW Diablo Canyon nuclear plant — which is scheduled to be decommissioned starting in 2024 — and a second retired 1,000 MW power plant.
SDG&E, SCE say California transport electrification plan could freeze investment, jeopardize state EV goals
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Kavya Balaraman
The framework, proposed by the CPUC’s energy division last month, would require utilities to file 10-year plans for investing in EV infrastructure. But the proposal’s limitations on investments that can be made before the plans are finalized amount to “an effective five-year freeze,” according to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).