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Geothermal energy holds immense potential as a clean, reliable, affordable, and virtually inexhaustible source of 24/7, round-the-clock power. Geothermal power plants work by converting heat from the Earth into electricity, generating about one-tenth of the carbon emissions of a fossil gas plant. Once constructed, some NextGen geothermal systems may even be zero-emission. Geothermal is also … Read more
SB 913 ensures that the millions of California homes and businesses that already have smart technologies can help make energy more affordable for everyone. Millions of California homes and businesses already have smart thermostats, electric vehicles (EVs), and home battery storage. These distributed energy resources (DERs) can be aggregated to provide clean energy and stabilize … Read more
AB 1790 will end the multibillion-dollar corporate tax loophole known as the “Water’s Edge Election,” which allows fossil fuel corporations to avoid paying California taxes on their profits. The Water’s Edge tax election, established in 1986, enables multinational corporations to avoid taxes on earnings they designate as beyond the “water’s edge” of California’s borders. Big … Read more