As AI data centers expand, California’s electricity needs are projected to double. In light of this, yesterday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation aimed at addressing the environmental concerns as well as protecting ratepayers from rising electricity costs.

As AI data centers expand, California&rsquo;s electricity needs are projected to double. In light of this, yesterday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation aimed at addressing the environmental concerns as well as protecting ratepayers from rising electricity costs.

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California Doubles Down on Battery Energy Storage

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With the potentially historic El Niño brewing, Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of winter storms and high tides that could wreak havoc across the state. 

With the potentially historic El Ni&ntilde;o brewing, Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of winter storms and high tides that could wreak havoc across the state.&nbsp;

Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of El Niño Storms

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill directing California to coordinate the temporary deployment of thousands of officers for the LA Olympics.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill directing California to coordinate the temporary deployment of thousands of officers for the LA Olympics.

California Doubles Down on Battery Energy Storage

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