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Matt Vespa @missionvespa.bsky.social · 2d

Still awaiting signature - commonsense legislation supported by over 90% of CA voters that will make sure utilities don't pass the costs of their lobbying and image polishing into energy bills.

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: let’s save people money and sign #AB1167!

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The Mobility House @mobilityhouse.com · 2d

Part of @theclimatecenter.bsky.social's three-part virtual event series, Alex Macharia, Vehicle-Grid Integration Manager at @mobilityhouse.com was invited to share the benefits of smart charging and energy management, and share insights from a recent V2G project at @fremontunified.bsky.social.

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 2d

Late on Friday, @governor.ca.gov vetoed #AB740, which would have expanded virtual power plants in California. It's the latest of several clean energy bills to be vetoed by the governor.

Read more from @elliecohen.bsky.social 👉 https://loom.ly/ijht_ls

Governor Newsom vetoes bill to expand virtual power plants - The Climate Center response

SACRAMENTO, October 6, 2025 — Late on Friday, October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom vetoed AB 740 (Harabedian), co-sponsored by The Climate Center, Advanced Energy United, and Environment California. The bill would have accelerated the use of virtual power plants (VPPs), which are networks of clean, distributed energy resources like smart thermostats, home batteries, rooftop solar, ... Read more

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Last Chance Alliance @lastchancealliance.bsky.social · 5d

A massive fire erupted last night at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo. This horrible disaster is yet another reminder of the grave dangers the fossil fuels economy poses to California communities.

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 5d

✨ From @theclimatecenter.bsky.social: In the face of Trump's lies about clean energy, states are stepping up to lead on climate. California is among the leaders, but must do even more to keep climate progress alive. Read more: https://loom.ly/p6HYKPk

States are taking the lead on climate

Last week, the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of governors representing 24 states and 60 percent of the U.S. economy, gathered in New York City for Climate Week. As Trump lied to the United Nations about clean energy, the Alliance delivered a showcase of state-level climate actions, including a new analysis highlighting how states ... Read more

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 6d

📸 From testifying at the legislature to educating the next generation of climate activists, it was a busy summer for The Climate Center!

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 7d

@sfchronicle.com: Policymakers must understand climate change is driving up costs by increasing insurance premiums, disrupting food supply chains, and encroaching on where people live. More drilling won't help with affordability. More:
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Newsom stakes claim as U.S. climate leader. Some back home no longer buy it

Environmental justice advocates say California missed an opportunity to advance its clean-air goals against a hostile Trump administration and resurgent oil industry.

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 8d

#SB279, the bill to expand composting, is waiting for @governor.ca.gov's signature. Composting creates healthy soils that draw carbon out of the atmosphere, retain water, and increase food security, a win-win-win!

Take action today to get this bill across the finish line: https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 From @calmatters.org: With declining gas demand in CA, refineries are closing. Lawmakers responded by passing #SB237 to expand drilling in frontline communities. Experts say it won’t cut gas prices, as CA imports most of the crude oil feeding its refineries. More: https://loom.ly/DKY4vKg

Fast-tracking new oil drilling won’t lower California gas prices but it’ll raise environmental risks | Opinion

Lawmakers just enabled fast-tracking of new oil drilling permits in Kern County. If gas prices move, though, expect other economic forces at work.

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 13d

#AB44, #AB740, and #AB1408 can lower YOUR electricity bills with clean energy!

These bills:
⚡ Maximize existing energy infrastructure
💡 Expand virtual power plants
💪 Create a more resilient and efficient grid

Share to tell @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom to sign these bills!

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 14d

➡️ Read @elliecohen.bsky.social on climate progress in the #CALeg, including cap and trade reform, the passage of #SB279 for expanded composting, and #AB740 for accelerating the use of virtual power plants.

More 👉 https://loom.ly/4bcxHGM

California’s 2025 legislative session closes with some climate progress

The California Legislature ended its 2025 session on Saturday. All in all, despite some setbacks, we made more progress than I thought possible. I am very proud of the collaborative leadership role The Climate Center played, especially in light of the federal administration’s efforts to dismantle climate and clean energy policies and slash funding. The ... Read more

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 14d

🖊️ Tell @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sign #AB740 to accelerate the use of virtual power plants: https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY

Virtual power plants aggregate clean energy resources like solar panels and EVs to make electricity more affordable and reliable.

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Tell @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB787 to support green jobs for an affordable, clean energy economy: https://loom.ly/ybcdtiY @calenergy.bsky.social

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 15d

🚌🔌 On our recent webinar, Carolina Chacon of the Alliance for Electric School Buses discussed what states can do to accelerate electric school bus adoption. Watch the full recording here: https://loom.ly/-Fn5G10

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 15d

🖊️ Tell @governor.ca.gov to sign #SB279 into law today: https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4.

Introduced by @senmcnerney.bsky.social, this bill expands composting to divert food scraps from landfills and provide California growers with a climate-friendly alternative to open burning.

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 21d

✨ NEW from @canarymedia.com: A recent study has found that virtual power plants could cut $13.7 billion in utility costs. Tell @governor.ca.gov to sign #AB740 to accelerate virtual power plants here: https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 27d

🎉 BREAKING: #AB740 has passed the California legislature with bipartisan support! ➡️ Next stop: @cagovernor @gavinnewsom's desk. Take action here to get this bill signed into law: https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 28d

🎉 BREAKING: #SB279, introduced by @senmcnerney.bsky.social, has unanimously passed the California legislature!

➡️ Next stop: @governor.ca.gov's desk. Take action here to get this bill signed into law: https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 28d

💡On Sept. 24, join us, along with industry leaders across the EV, technology, utility, and fleet sectors for the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council's thought leadership sessions in Berkeley, CA. Enjoy business networking and an educational program. Register: https://loom.ly/kZbhEEg

2025 EVolve — VGIC

VGIC’s EVolve

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · 29d

✨On Sept. 18, learn why collaboration between the public, private, and nonprofit sectors is key to adoption of electric school buses for clean air, reliable and affordable electricity, and living wage jobs.
Register 👉 https://loom.ly/-Fn5G10
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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 8

✨ From @lisacohn.bsky.social at Microgrid Knowledge: Geothermal energy — especially next-generation geothermal — could be key to meeting California’s ambitious climate goals. The Climate Center's Woody Hastings explains why: https://loom.ly/X4w0e0w

How Geothermal Energy Can Fill Solar and Wind Energy Gaps in Clean Microgrids

Emerging geothermal technologies, including closed-loop systems, can be scaled to meet demand peaks, with minimal environmental impact, and are poised to play a key role in expanding...

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 The federal government is ending Biden-era energy efficiency and EV incentives ahead of schedule, but you can still save money on clean power and cut climate pollution. More from @elliecohen.bsky.social 👉 https://loom.ly/ZRIF5TU

Act now before clean energy tax credits expire

I love being an early adopter of clean energy and clean cars so that when I’m advocating for new policies, I can share from personal experience what is working and what is not. I was fortunate to be able to lease my family’s first electric vehicle (EV) — a Nissan Leaf with an 80-mile range ... Read more

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The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

🔥 At our recent webinar, Claudia Sisomphou of sonomacleanpower.bsky.social spoke about the impact of gas power plants on frontline communities. Geothermal energy can help replace fossil fuels and provide relief to communities burdened by pollution. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/EUYy2bg

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

#SB279, introduced by @senmcnerney.bsky.social, has passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee! ➡️ Next stop: the Assembly floor. Take action here: https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4

The Climate Center @theclimatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌎 In the Knee Deep Times: “What we do in California to address the climate crisis has a ripple effect across the world.” Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/199V4qg

Bay Area Climate Groups Battling Climate Policy Rollbacks

Meet the Bay Area climate groups tackling emissions, resilience, and justice as federal climate protections are dismantled.

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