Energy demands from big tech, including for AI, has elected officials giving an old power source a second look.

INSURANCE PAYOUT: Insurance companies have already paid out $4.2 billion in claims related to the Palisades and Eaton fires, ...

President Donald Trump rescinded his spending freeze, but billions of dollars in federal funds are still up in the air.

Seventeen new Level 2 PowerFlex Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations are officially open at Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona ...

GOLETA, Calif. - The City of Goleta is now powered up with 17 new charging stations for electric vehicles.

GOLETA, CA, January 24, 2025 – 17 new Level 2 PowerFlex Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations are officially open at Goleta ...

Rising housing, energy and insurance costs could force Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature to spend more money helping ...

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Evangeline Iglesias says the utility, Southern California Edison, failed to shut down its ... said the fire started under the power lines. An electric grid monitoring company also recorded over ...

Southern California Edison (SCE) is offering rebates for generators and portable power stations to residential or small ... Residents can receive up to five rebates of $150 per address for purchases ...

The commission approved wildfire prevention plans submitted by Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric on a 5-0 vote without comment. Commissioners rejected ...