NY native/Oakland resident. Dad. Former @californiaPUC Commissioner, climate advisor to @JerryBrownGov/@GGULaw envt’l law prof. Cyclist. Diehard Warriors fan.
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Cliff Rechtschaffen retweeted
Over the last 6 years, Big Oil companies effectively delayed state court climate lawsuits brought by California local governments against fossil fuel companies.
This CA state filing not possible without lawsuits filed by San Mateo County, Marin County, and City of Imperial Beach that fought to keep these cases in state court…with major help from Vic Sher @sheredlingllp
Complaint here courthousenews.com/wp-conten…
#ClimateWeekNYC
Big Oil has been lying to us – covering up the fact that they’ve long known how dangerous the fossil fuels they produce are for our planet.
It has been decades of damage & deception.
With @AGRobBonta, California is taking action to hold big polluters accountable.
ALT Blue graphic with white text reading: GOVERNOR NEWSOM STATEMENT ON CALIFORNIA LAWSUIT HOLDING BIG OIL ACCOUNTABLE September 15, 2023 "For more than 50 years, Big Oil has been lying to us - covering up the fact that they've long known how dangerous the fossil fuels they produce are for our planet. It has been decades of damage and deception. Wildfires wiping out entire communities, toxic smoke clogging our air, deadly heat waves, record-breaking droughts parching our wells. California taxpayers shouldn't have to foot the bill. California is taking action to hold big polluters accountable."
Extraordinary progress for EVs!
More than 1 in 4 new cars sold in California in Q2 were electric vehicles!
California is showing the world what’s possible – fostering innovation and creating space for an industry to flourish.
Get $$ for an EV: ClimateAction.ca.gov
ALT Blue graphic with white header text reading: "ZEV SALES IN CALIFORNIA" Graph below showing ZEV sales increasing. Arrow pointing to 2020 with white text reading "California requires all new vehicles sold be zero-emission by 2035."
Great example of California’s climate leadership &@JerryBrownGov vision— California surpasses 1.5 Million ZEVs Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule gov.ca.gov/2023/04/21/califo…
Honored to have joined reception this week celebrating 20th anniversary of Low Income Oversight Board. Invaluable advisory body representing needs of low income ratepayers.
Bold action by Bay Area Air Quality Management District advancing building decarbonization efforts
The Air District Board voted today to strengthen building appliance rules to reduce harmful NOx and PM2.5 emissions, protecting public health and air quality. New regulations will phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters. Learn more: baaqmd.gov/news-and-events/p…
Cliff Rechtschaffen retweeted
The Air District Board voted today to strengthen building appliance rules to reduce harmful NOx and PM2.5 emissions, protecting public health and air quality. New regulations will phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters. Learn more: baaqmd.gov/news-and-events/p… – at Vine Hill, CA
Transitioning CA off natural gas is a crucial climate goal. We have to do so thoughtfully & with equity in mind. @californiapuc took significant recent steps including requiring individual review of significant new gas infrastructure & long-term planning sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/art…
Last week @californiapuc took two actions to advance our understanding of the role clean, renewable hydrogen can play in decarbonizing our economy - one directing utility pilots to evaluate standards for the safe injection of H2 into California’s pipeline system
& the other allowing @SoCaLGas to proceed with an initial phase of feasibility studies for a potential transmission pipeline dedicated for H2 transport to serve hard to electrify uses in the Los Angeles Basin. bit.ly/hydrogeninjection | bit.ly/angeleslink
Today @californiapuc adopted a resolution that directs utilities to take no more than 125 days on average to connect new EV chargers to the grid. This will be crucial as more EVs hit the road, especially trucks and buses, in compliance with @AirResources' rules
(3/3) This will improve transparency and opportunities for communities to engage in gas system planning. Press release: bit.ly/3ujjFzt. Decision here: bit.ly/3VuKrkk
(2/3) We also require utilities to annually report planned gas investments over the next 10 years and provide detailed project information.
(1/3) Yesterday @californiapuc adopted new rules requiring comprehensive review of major gas utility investment projects that will reduce the risk of stranded gas infrastructure as we continue to decarbonize.
Happy to note that today @californiapuc gave final approval to CASF award to @TheKarukTribe to construct the Klamath River Rural Broadband Initiative Project!
ALT CPUC commissioners & staff visiting with Karuk, Yurok, Hoopa and Tolowa tribes
Major electric vehicle decision from the @californiapuc today, approving a new framework for transportation electrification: a single statewide $1B program for 2025-2029 for utilities
Program and its marketing/outreach will be administered by a third party to free up utilities to interconnect new EV charging load as fast as possible. No utility ownership of behind-the-meter infrastructure is allowed, which will reduce impact on customer rates and affordability