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A balcony solar bill in California is now law. When can you plug in?Senate Bill 868 looks to reduce electricity bills and make portable solar systems commonplace.

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Households will pay more for energy due to federal policy: think tankHouseholds in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes.

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What Newsom signed and vetoedSee how California bills signed or vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 affect electricity costs, housing, immigration, insurance and AI in the Bay Area.

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Gov. Newsom signs bill to help make Northern California wildfire survivors wholeThe bill would require the California Public Utilities Commission to identify pathways for full restitution for victims of wildfires sparked by PG&E from 2015 through 2018.

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The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.

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Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.

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Will an early switch to winter-blend gasoline give California drivers a price break?As prices keep soaring, Gov. Gavin Newsom moves up the start of the cheaper fuel by one month.

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