L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
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L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire

The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.
California’s Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump
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California’s Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump

The state will no longer require some truckers to shift away from diesel semis but hopes that subsidies can keep dreams of pollution-free big rigs alive.
Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid
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Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid

Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, a decision to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.