Tag: Energy
Why a Regional Power Grid Brings Energy Security
Cross posted in The San Diego Union-Tribune
Reliable energy infrastructure is a hallmark of a modern world, and affordable power is vital for economic development...
Senate Committee OKs First Step Toward Reliable Regional Energy Grid
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will promote energy efficiency and grid reliability won approval from a Senate policy committee this week.
AB 813 (Holden;...
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Will Increase Energy Costs
Legislation that will lead to increased energy costs has passed the Senate, is under consideration in the Assembly and is opposed by the California...
CalChamber Welcomes Leah B. Silverthorn to Policy Team
Leah B. Silverthorn, an experienced environmental litigator, joined the California Chamber of Commerce policy team on May 14. As a policy advocate Silverthorn will...
California-Mexico Partnership Luncheon Features Innovations in Energy, Education
Energy projects that are helping foster innovations in California and Mexico were highlighted this week at an international luncheon forum co-hosted by the California...
27th Job Killer Jeopardizes Energy Reliability
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday tagged AB 127 (Committee on Budget) as a job killer. The bill threatens energy reliability by mandating the closure of the...
Climate Change Job Killer Bills Carry Huge Economic Risks
Two job killer bills dealing with climate change that defy common sense and ignore economic realities are set to be heard in the Assembly...
Assembly Policy Committee Moves Job Killer Bill; May Increase Fuel Cost
SB 350 (de León; D-Los Angeles) potentially increases costs and burdens on all Californians by mandating an arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum...
Assembly Policy Committee to Hear Job Killers Limiting In-State Energy Development
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills that limit in-state energy development will be heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee today.
Limits...
Senate Policy Committee to Hear Job Killer Bill Today; Increases Business Costs, Creates New...
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that increases the cost of business and creates regulatory burdens throughout the state will be considered...
Study: California Businesses Average 19% Higher Operating Costs
California businesses on average have 19% higher operating costs per job than businesses in the rest of the country, according to a study released...