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On June 24, 2026, the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee voted to advance SB 913 (Becker), the Clean Local Power Act. SB 913 ensures that the millions of California homes and businesses that already have smart technologies can help make energy more affordable for everyone. The following testimony was given to the committee by … Read more
It’s hard to believe that my last day before entering retirement is next Tuesday, June 30. The Climate Center’s Board of Directors and management team are making progress toward hiring a new CEO to take us to even greater heights. You’ll be hearing more from them soon! Thank you, partners, donors, and activists for being … Read more
Electricity bills are rising and energy demand is growing in California. We’re facing an affordability crisis where families across the state are struggling to pay their bills while investor-owned utilities continue to rake in record-setting profits. Three bills before the California legislature right now can help. SB 868 (Wiener), the Plug and Play Solar Act, … Read more
With California’s gubernatorial primary outcome now settled, Xavier Becerra will face off against Steve Hilton to determine who will succeed Gavin Newsom. Big Oil, investor-owned utilities, and other corporate interests poured more than $50 million into Becerra’s campaign so far. Becerra indicated that he’d support delaying California’s 2045 climate targets, despite having led the state’s … Read more
The war in Iran continues to drive fuel prices higher and higher. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping traffic, which most experts expect it will, it’s likely that gas prices will hit a record high in the United States. Fossil fuel corporations are loving it, taking advantage of the conflict to record … Read more
On May 14, Governor Newsom released his proposed state budget for 2026-2027. This “May Revise,” as it’s known, is an update to the budget the governor originally proposed in January, which included devastating cuts to state climate investments. The budget process is complex, but it’s an incredibly important piece of California’s climate progress. Our state’s … Read more
On May 6, 2026, the California Senate Joint Budget Committees and the Environmental Quality Committee held an informational hearing on the state’s Cap and Invest program. California’s Cap and Invest program, formerly called Cap and Trade, is a market-based system intended to reduce climate pollution and generate funds to invest in climate solutions. But as … Read more
The Climate Center is a beneficiary of Climate Ride, a nonprofit that organizes active events to raise money for the planet. This year, we are fundraising for our work by participating in the Green Fondo Northern California cycling event. Read our stories about why we ride! Laurie-Ann, Administrative Manager: Having just celebrated my twelfth anniversary … Read more
California just experienced the hottest March on record and is on track for one of the wettest Aprils in a decade. We are also in the midst of the second-worst snow drought on record and a historic marine heatwave. Now, there is a Super El Niño on its way that will very likely bring even … Read more
There’s nothing like connecting with colleagues, experts, and friends from all over the state in person! I am so grateful to the more than 400 of you who joined us on Monday for the 2026 California Climate Policy Summit in Sacramento. What a special and inspiring day together! If you couldn’t join us, please take … Read more
