EDF California
@edf-ca.bsky.social
Environmental Defense Fund in California works on leading-edge environmental markets and solutions, with a focus in the West.
Excited to see @airresources.bsky.social resume its rule-making to update the Cap & Invest program! We urge swift, bold action. A more ambitious emissions cap through 2030 can cut more pollution & bring more relief to families on a budget. www.edf.org/media/tighte...
A Tighter Pollution Cap is an Affordability, Economic Win for California
"The conclusion of this process is more important than how it starts. We are pleased to see the Board resume its rule-making and urge them to (...)"
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January 13, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Excited to see @airresources.bsky.social resume its rule-making to update the Cap & Invest program! We urge swift, bold action. A more ambitious emissions cap through 2030 can cut more pollution & bring more relief to families on a budget. www.edf.org/media/tighte...
A West-wide electricity market is closer than ever! Here's an overview from @michaelbueno.bsky.social and @colvin.bsky.social of how we got here and where we're going: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
Western Electricity Markets: Going Further, Together - Climate 411
After years of collaboration, Western states are now closer than ever to a true regional electricity market that can deliver cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power.
blogs.edf.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A West-wide electricity market is closer than ever! Here's an overview from @michaelbueno.bsky.social and @colvin.bsky.social of how we got here and where we're going: blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
We are excited about @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's can-do proposal to make zero-emission cars more affordable! It’s an essential step to save money for Californians, cut harmful pollution, spur innovation & support the global competitiveness of our auto industry.
www.usatoday.com/story/cars/s...
www.usatoday.com/story/cars/s...
California wants to give EV rebates to car buyers
California is moving to backfill at least some of the lost $7,500 EV tax credit that was killed recently by the Trump administration and Congress.
www.usatoday.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM
We are excited about @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's can-do proposal to make zero-emission cars more affordable! It’s an essential step to save money for Californians, cut harmful pollution, spur innovation & support the global competitiveness of our auto industry.
www.usatoday.com/story/cars/s...
www.usatoday.com/story/cars/s...
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's budget supports key climate actions for a more affordable & prosperous CA! We support a ZEV rebate & funding for multibenefit land repurposing, urge virtual power plant support to end CA's reliance on dirtiest, most expensive electricity. www.edf.org/media/gov-ne...
Gov. Newsom’s Can-Do Budget Proposal for Zero-Emission Vehicles Will Reduce Costs and Deliver Enormous Benefits for Californians
Gov. Newsom’s can-do budget proposal for zero-emission vehicles will reduce costs and deliver enormous benefits for Californians.
www.edf.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's budget supports key climate actions for a more affordable & prosperous CA! We support a ZEV rebate & funding for multibenefit land repurposing, urge virtual power plant support to end CA's reliance on dirtiest, most expensive electricity. www.edf.org/media/gov-ne...
Thank you, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social, for highlighting CA's commitment to climate action in today's State of the State address. CA’s landmark climate policy provides affordability solutions + a stronger economy. The world looks to CA now more than ever. Our statement. www.edf.org/media/califo...
California Shows Climate Policy is an Affordability Solution, Needed Now More than Ever
"Climate change threatens our health, lives and economy."
www.edf.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Thank you, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social, for highlighting CA's commitment to climate action in today's State of the State address. CA’s landmark climate policy provides affordability solutions + a stronger economy. The world looks to CA now more than ever. Our statement. www.edf.org/media/califo...
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CA Regulators @californiapuc.bsky.social are poised to save customers $300 million per year by making a very modest cut to utility shareholder profits. Read more about how this protects the environment and the consumer at blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
California regulators prioritize keeping electric bills affordable over increasing utility shareholder profits - Climate 411
Energy regulators in California are poised to take two critical steps to address energy bill affordability, while still protecting the environment. The first is a critical decision on how energy utili...
blogs.edf.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
CA Regulators @californiapuc.bsky.social are poised to save customers $300 million per year by making a very modest cut to utility shareholder profits. Read more about how this protects the environment and the consumer at blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
As DC digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA is expanding how it collaborates with the West to increase access to cheaper clean electricity. 🌞🔋🌎💵👨👩👧👦
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
California has a huge solar power problem. A fix is coming.
The state's glut of solar power is about to become far, far easier to sell.
www.sfgate.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As DC digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA is expanding how it collaborates with the West to increase access to cheaper clean electricity. 🌞🔋🌎💵👨👩👧👦
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
Results released today from the latest Cap & Invest auction show CA can take a more ambitious approach.
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
California’s latest cap-and-invest auction highlights opportunity for stronger climate action - Climate 411
Today’s results demonstrate that certainty is key for market confidence, but also that there is an opportunity to increase ambition. Now CARB needs to take the next steps to drive more pollution reduc...
blogs.edf.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Results released today from the latest Cap & Invest auction show CA can take a more ambitious approach.
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
✅ #CALeg reauthorization improved market confidence
✅ @airresources.bsky.social rulemaking a chance to ⬆️ affordability & climate benefits
See our new blog. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
CA can lead on clean, affordable cars – again. @airresources.bsky.social' Drive Forward standards can cut tailpipe pollution and deliver affordable choices for drivers. 👉 bit.ly/3MmdKG3
California Can Lead the Next Generation of Clean, Affordable Cars – Again - Climate 411
California has long led the way on standards and policies that advance clean, affordable vehicles. As the federal government threatens to roll back national vehicle climate protections, the California...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
CA can lead on clean, affordable cars – again. @airresources.bsky.social' Drive Forward standards can cut tailpipe pollution and deliver affordable choices for drivers. 👉 bit.ly/3MmdKG3
A stronger pollution limit for CA’s Cap and Invest program has significant affordability and climate benefits. Our new modeling w/Greenline Insights shows how @airresources.bsky.social can do more to cut pollution and save families money. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
California can cut emissions faster while lowering costs for working families - Climate 411
Adopting a more ambitious pollution cap will help the state cut pollution, create savings, and build a safer, more affordable future.
blogs.edf.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A stronger pollution limit for CA’s Cap and Invest program has significant affordability and climate benefits. Our new modeling w/Greenline Insights shows how @airresources.bsky.social can do more to cut pollution and save families money. blogs.edf.org/climate411/2...
Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion!
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November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Developing CA's offshore wind is crucial for expanding access to cheaper, cleaner power. We are proud to join labor, port, environmental justice, conservation & industry groups in honoring @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion!
www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...
www.brightlinedefense.org/news-old/bro...
CA leading charge to reduce super pollutants! Methane emissions impact climate ~80x more than CO2. A satellite has helped CA ID & stop 10 large methane leaks at oil & gas facilities since May, with a climate benefit similar to removing ~18K cars a year. ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/califor...
California’s methane satellite helps stop 10 large leaks | California Air Resources Board
What you need to know: California steps in as federal administration moves to eliminate climate data-gathering satellites. The state satellite project has already helped resolve 10 large methane leaks...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
CA leading charge to reduce super pollutants! Methane emissions impact climate ~80x more than CO2. A satellite has helped CA ID & stop 10 large methane leaks at oil & gas facilities since May, with a climate benefit similar to removing ~18K cars a year. ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/califor...
Good news! From 2000-2023, CA's GHGs ⬇️ 21% while GDP ⬆️ 81%! 😀🌎🙌
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
Clean transportation drove California’s emissions drop in 2023 | California Air Resources Board
What you need to know: The latest data shows California’s climate programs continue to push greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down while the state’s economy grows, and they highlight the need to continue...
ww2.arb.ca.gov
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Good news! From 2000-2023, CA's GHGs ⬇️ 21% while GDP ⬆️ 81%! 😀🌎🙌
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
Important work ahead to meet CA's 2030 emissions goal. More clean transportation and a more ambitious cap in CA's Cap & Invest program until 2030 are vital solutions for success.
ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/clean-t...
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Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
In case you missed the good news: @governor.ca.gov vetoed #SB34, a dangerous bill that would have made it more difficult to clean the air in the nation’s smog capital
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In a Win for Clean Air and Common Sense, Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 34
Legislation would have tied Southern California air regulators’ hands and made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in the nation’s smog capital
earthjustice.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
EDF's CA State Director @keroednersutter.bsky.social joined @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social for the signing of our biggest priorities - Cap & Invest (AB 1207) & a West-wide electricity market (AB 825)! Real solutions for families on a budget, the climate & our economy. www.youtube.com/live/2q81nDB...
Governor Newsom signs big, beautiful bills on climate & energy affordability
YouTube video by California Governor Gavin Newsom
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September 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
EDF's CA State Director @keroednersutter.bsky.social joined @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social for the signing of our biggest priorities - Cap & Invest (AB 1207) & a West-wide electricity market (AB 825)! Real solutions for families on a budget, the climate & our economy. www.youtube.com/live/2q81nDB...
Incoming Chair Sanchez: Your leadership will be integral to @airresources.bsky.social's critical work advancing ZEVs, improving air quality, & ensuring environmental integrity. California’s clean energy future depends on bold vision & collaboration. We look forward to working with you!
September 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Incoming Chair Sanchez: Your leadership will be integral to @airresources.bsky.social's critical work advancing ZEVs, improving air quality, & ensuring environmental integrity. California’s clean energy future depends on bold vision & collaboration. We look forward to working with you!
Outgoing Chair Randolph: Thank you for your leadership investing nearly $10 billion in cap and trade funds, supporting the expansion of zero-emission vehicles, & launching a first-in-the-nation satellite project to reduce methane leaks. (2/3) ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/carb-ch...
CARB Chair Liane Randolph to retire from state service | California Air Resources Board
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Liane Randolph will be retiring from state service effective September 30, 2025 and named Senior Adv...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Outgoing Chair Randolph: Thank you for your leadership investing nearly $10 billion in cap and trade funds, supporting the expansion of zero-emission vehicles, & launching a first-in-the-nation satellite project to reduce methane leaks. (2/3) ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/carb-ch...
@airresources.bsky.social leadership passes from one climate champion to another. Thank you Liane Randolph for your service to CA! Congrats Lauren Sanchez on your appointment! (1/3) www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/15/g...
Governor Newsom announces appointments, including new California Air Resources Board Chair | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
September 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
@airresources.bsky.social leadership passes from one climate champion to another. Thank you Liane Randolph for your service to CA! Congrats Lauren Sanchez on your appointment! (1/3) www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/15/g...
Asm Petrie-Norris @joshbecker.bsky.social & Sen Stern's AB 825 is a huge win for families on a budget & for climate action! This bill will save CA more than $1 billion each year by expanding access to clean electricity that now goes to waste. Full statement here. (3/3) www.edf.org/media/califo...
California Legislature Passes Critical Bill Setting Stage for Cheaper, Cleaner Power through an Expanded Western Electricity Market
“This is a huge win for families on a budget and for climate action. Clean power is cheaper power and Assembly Bill 825 will save California [...]"
www.edf.org
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Asm Petrie-Norris @joshbecker.bsky.social & Sen Stern's AB 825 is a huge win for families on a budget & for climate action! This bill will save CA more than $1 billion each year by expanding access to clean electricity that now goes to waste. Full statement here. (3/3) www.edf.org/media/califo...
Passing @asmirwin.bsky.social's 's AB 1207 keeps CA’s commitment to a thriving economy w/bold climate action. Aligning the future of cap & invest with timeline to build a carbon-neutral economy provides certainty for success while keeping costs down for families. (2/3) www.edf.org/media/lawmak...
Lawmakers Vote to Extend Cap and Trade as “Cap and Invest,” Align Emissions Cap with Timeline to Meet State’s Climate Action Goals
“Today’s vote reaffirms California’s commitment to a thriving economy with bold climate action. By aligning the future of cap and invest with [...]"
www.edf.org
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Passing @asmirwin.bsky.social's 's AB 1207 keeps CA’s commitment to a thriving economy w/bold climate action. Aligning the future of cap & invest with timeline to build a carbon-neutral economy provides certainty for success while keeping costs down for families. (2/3) www.edf.org/media/lawmak...
Lawmakers just sent our top priorities to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social! CA is filling a leadership gap created by DC, staking out an ambitious future of collaboration to reduce climate-altering emissions and accelerate the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy. (1/3)
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Lawmakers just sent our top priorities to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social! CA is filling a leadership gap created by DC, staking out an ambitious future of collaboration to reduce climate-altering emissions and accelerate the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy. (1/3)
YES ON AB 1207 & AB 825. Big challenges are not solved through isolation. As Washington digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA must stake out a future of collaboration in climate action & the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Down to the wire: California lawmakers announce last-minute climate and energy package
Among the closely watched items are reauthorization of California’s signature cap-and-trade program and expansion of a regional electricity market.
www.latimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
YES ON AB 1207 & AB 825. Big challenges are not solved through isolation. As Washington digs in on policies fueling inflation & the climate crisis, CA must stake out a future of collaboration in climate action & the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Lawmakers must pass AB 825 for a more affordable, reliable clean electricity future. With CA leaders rightly focused on affordability, the choice on AB 825 is simple. CA is the innovation state & needs AB 825 to build a modern grid w/the West that cuts energy costs & pollution.
September 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Lawmakers must pass AB 825 for a more affordable, reliable clean electricity future. With CA leaders rightly focused on affordability, the choice on AB 825 is simple. CA is the innovation state & needs AB 825 to build a modern grid w/the West that cuts energy costs & pollution.
Growing a thriving economy & taking bold climate action can go hand-in-hand. Now, it is time to build on CA's success & pass AB 1207 to bolster cap & trade's power to cut climate pollution while keeping costs down for families. Our full statement here. www.edf.org/media/cap-an...
Cap and Trade Extension Will Benefit California’s Economy, Affordability and Climate
“Lawmakers must pass Assembly Bill 1207 which reauthorizes and strengthens California’s cap-and-trade program. California has proven that [...]"
www.edf.org
September 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Growing a thriving economy & taking bold climate action can go hand-in-hand. Now, it is time to build on CA's success & pass AB 1207 to bolster cap & trade's power to cut climate pollution while keeping costs down for families. Our full statement here. www.edf.org/media/cap-an...
We appreciate @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's urgency to ensure CA maximizes federal clean energy tax credits before they are eliminated. The climate crisis demands action and leadership, not the withdrawal we are seeing from the feds. More clean power = cheaper power.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
Governor Newsom signs executive order to bolster California’s clean energy progress in face of Trump’s wrecking ball | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
August 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We appreciate @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's urgency to ensure CA maximizes federal clean energy tax credits before they are eliminated. The climate crisis demands action and leadership, not the withdrawal we are seeing from the feds. More clean power = cheaper power.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/g...