Driving Toward a Zero-Emission Future
The California Mobility Center opens its Ramp-up Factory to the public
The California Mobility Center recently debuted low-emission mobility technology at a new manufacturing facility.
Here’s How State Lawmakers Want to Help Californians With High Gas Prices
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed pausing tax increase on gas sellers and Republican state lawmakers have pushed for suspending the tax entirely in the short term. Those plans would likely reduce the price of gas, but it’s not clear by how much. This week Newsom teased a possible rebate to deal with gas prices.
Women in Leadership: Lora Anguay
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Lora Anguay’s commitment to her work as SMUD’s chief zero carbon officer comes from her natural alignment with the company’s mission and community-centric values.
What a Waste
Californians throw away 11 billion pounds of food each year — a new recycling law aims to reuse it
Food waste recycling is vital to transforming California
into a circular economy. City and state organizations are
creating mandates to get us there.
Saving Our Wildlife
When raging wildfires engulf our forests, what happens to the animals?
Capital Region researchers, veterinarians and advocates are
finding innovative ways to rehabilitate wildlife burned by
California’s raging wildfires.
Out of the Woods
Could biomass technology help reduce megafires and build a wood-products market in California?
The process of turning wood waste into fuel not only
represents a breakthrough in the biofuels industry, but also
helps to create more resilient forests that can better
withstand wildfire.
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Save Water (and Money) During the Drought
Efficient water use is an important step all of Sacramento needs to take to protect our water supply. Severe drought conditions have prompted the City of Sacramento to initiate a water alert. Residents and businesses are encouraged to reduce their water use.
Energy Justice for All
Efforts to secure an equitable clean energy revolution are making headway, but there’s still a long way to go
As the clean energy movement gains momentum, issues about the
accessibility and affordability of clean energy technology —
particularly among disadvantaged communities — are
taking center stage.
Energy Revolution
Emerging technologies in the Capital Region are driving efforts toward electrification of the two most polluting sectors — mobility and buildings
As energy use advances, utilities ecosystems are looking to
build the appropriate infrastructure to respond in real
time.
Show Me the Money
Automation and ag-tech help fuel Capital Region’s funding boost
As the pandemic shifts the landscape of investing in
the Capital Region, so too are the dynamics between tech startups
and investors.