California Energy Commission
Coverage of California Energy Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, an Obama-era solar plant, is allowed to continue operating despite killing thousands of birds annually. The plant, built with taxpayer support, remains in compliance under existing regulations. Regulators were aware of the risks before approving the project.
- Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, an Obama-era solar plant, is allowed to continue operating despite killing thousands of birds annually with its reflected solar beams. The plant remains in compliance under existing regulations and no fines or enforcement actions have been taken. The facility was built with taxpayer support and approved as part of a broader push to expand renewable energy.
- California’s jet fuel supply drops to three-year low as Middle East turmoil squeezes global oil market
California’s jet fuel supply has fallen to a three-year low, with 2.6m barrels as of 17 April 2025, down from 3.2m barrels in 2023, due to Middle East turmoil disrupting the global oil market. Analysts warn rising fuel prices could lead to canceled flight routes and travel disruptions.