Prospectors Claim Stretches of Ocean for Wave Power

"A new California "gold rush" is on - to stake out claims to prime stretches of ocean along the coast where prospectors hope to harness waves to produce energy." Link

New Renewables Transmission Incentives

Overview here.

US Supreme Court to Hear Long Term Contract Cases

Overview here:
http://energylegalblog.com/archive/2007/10/08/Supreme_Court_to_Hear_Long_Term_Power_Contract_Cases.aspx

CPUC Net-Zero Homes Proposal Agenda

"State regulators Monday proposed an aggressive statewide energy strategy that would push developers to build homes and shopping centers so efficient they would require no electricity or natural gas from California's major utilities."

Article:
http://www.ucan.org/energy/energy_efficiency_alternatives/california_puc_releases_ambitious_energy_efficiency_plan_that_could_make_major_utility_com

CPUC Orders PG&E to Refund

"Pacific Gas and Electric Co. must refund $35 million to customers who received long-overdue or estimated bills in violation of state rules, California regulators decided Thursday."

Article here:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/09/21/BUD4SAB97.DTL

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