Unlocking the Potential of NextGen Geothermal Energy in California

Geothermal energy plant. Photo by Canva.

California stands at a clean energy crossroads. To achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2045 — as required by law — the state will of course need more wind, solar, and battery storage, but that’s not all. Next-generation geothermal energy is a compelling, 24/7/365, clean energy source that can support the electrical grid around the … Read more

Resilient Communities, Resilient Grid: How Electric School Buses Can Help

This web meeting will summarize key findings from The Climate Center’s new white paper, “Resilient Communities, Resilient Grid: How Electric School Buses Can Help,” to be released in September. Attendees will learn how bidirectional electric school buses can make communities more resilient to climate disasters through vehicle-grid integration, and hear from leaders developing bidirectional electric … Read more

California Climate Policy Recap for 2026: The Good, the Bad, and the Future

Activists with the Last Chance Alliance coalition placed 100 mini oil derricks on the capitol lawn to call out Big Oil’s influence over California decision-makers. Photo by Laura Deehan.

The 2026 California legislative session came to a close on August 31. During this webinar, climate advocates and Sacramento insiders will join us to explore which proposed climate policies did (and didn’t) become law and why. Speakers will cover several key themes that emerged this session, including how to provide clean and affordable electricity, addressing … Read more