PG&E Seeks Approval to Sell Stake in Its Power Operations
California’s largest utility said its proposed deal with the global investment firm KKR could reduce customer rates by $100 million over 20 years.
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Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem
Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California.
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California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say
Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels.
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Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.