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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 26, 2018
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Energy News for February 26, 2018

Bloomberg: Saudis See Oil Output Cuts Easing in 2019 The Associated Press: Judge agrees to halt construction of Louisiana oil pipeline Washington Examiner: Utility industry descends on Washington with an ax to grind Lincoln Journal Star: In winter, Nebraska gas utilities must give leeway on bills. Why is LES different? The Jakarta Post: Pertamina renewable investment portion to reach 15 […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 26, 2018
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California Water News for February 26, 2018

AccuWeather: Storms to steer needed rain, mountain snow into California this week Los Angeles Times: Authorities on alert as winter storm moves toward charred mountains in Santa Barbara County Press-Telegram: More snow and rain — enough to raise mudslide concerns — coming in next winter storm Chico Enterprise-Record: Editorial: Water bond blame belongs to legislators Sierra Sun Times: Rural County Representatives of […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 22, 2018
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California Water News for February 22, 2018

KRCRTV.COM: DWR gives update on latest spillways construction Chico Enterprise-Record: DWR still expects feds to pay bulk of Oroville Dam spillway repair costs Sacramento Bee: California water agency gets scolded: Speed up spending billions on new reservoirs Santa Clarita Valley Signal: Republicans to water commission: Build reservoirs FOX40: Lawmakers Urge Water Commission to Fund Storage Projects Union of Grass Valley: Anti-dam activists rally in Sacramento to show […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 22, 2018
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Transportation News for February 22, 2018

Mercury News: Pizarro: LimeBike has invaded downtown San Jose Mercury News: Roadshow: ‘Woz’ is a model behind the wheel Marin Independent Journal: Marin City underpass to get lights; other projects on the way  San Francisco Examiner: Cable cars may go cashless in 2019 San Francisco Examiner: Driverless cars without humans at the wheel may be approved for California as soon […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 22, 2018
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Energy News for February 22, 2018

Reuters: Oil from sunken Iran tanker reached Japan shores: Coast Guard The Guardian: Energy company promises to pay customers to use electricity Industry Dive: Arizona regulator wants cost analysis of proposed clean energy plan The New York Times: Black Lung Disease Comes Storming Back in Coal Country Washington Examiner: Company building Georgia nuclear reactors faces fines for faked plant inspections

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 20, 2018
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California Water News for February 20, 2018

Union Democrat: California weighs permanent restrictions for water wasters Mercury News: Coldest temperatures of the year blanket Bay Area, with a few record lows Chico Enterprise-Record: Many of north valley’s dams are deemed high-hazard Chico Enterprise-Record: Asbestos mitigation working at Oroville Dam spillway Indybay.org: Court Victory: 10-Year California Water Transfer Program Failed Analysis & Disclosure Daily Press: DWR: Silverwood dam closed […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 20, 2018
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Transportation News for February 20, 2018

San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: To add housing, California must rethink transportation  San Francisco Chronicle: Poll says SF voters like Uber and Lyft but scrubs some unfavorable results San Francisco Chronicle: Oakland citizen oversight in limbo despite $600 million bond for repairs Mercury News: Could reversible lanes break up the highway clog? Mercury News: Roadshow: Self-driving cars won’t have warning signs […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 20, 2018
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Energy News for February 20, 2018

Bloomberg: Israel to Export Natural Gas to Egypt in $15 Billion Deal Houston Chronicle: FERC may rethink pipeline permits when LNG is headed overseas The Associated Press: Trump once again wants to cut energy assistance to the poor The Bitter Southerner: A Pipeline In The Sand Fortune: Renewable Energy Surges to 18% of U.S. Power Mix Financial Times: Ministers warned on […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 16, 2018
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Energy News for February 16, 2018

  The Hill: EPA penalties for polluters cut in half under Trump, study finds The Hill: Court rules Energy Dept. must implement Obama efficiency rules Bloomberg: Oil Set for Weekly Gain as Dollar Weakens, Markets Stabilize Platts: OPEC drafting agreement to institutionalize market cooperation with Russia, other allies Bloomberg: OPEC Considers Moving the Goalposts – Here’s Where They Might Go […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 16, 2018
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California Water News for February 16, 2018

SFGate: Why meteorologists say even a ‘Miracle March’ can’t save California’s dismally dry winter San Francisco Chronicle: Dry weather expected to persist in most of California Bloomberg: Snow-Starved California Could Face Another Drought Chico Enterprise-Record: Assemblyman James Gallagher brings group of legislators to Oroville Dam Brentwood Press: Changes to California WaterFix have opponents requesting new permit approval Water Deeply: Ninth Circuit […]

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