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LA Times Environment ·

Ford killed its electric truck. Then demand surged

It turns out, to make Ford Motor’s electric pickup truck a sales champion, the company just had to stop making it.
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

Nuclear-powered data centers? It’s a tough sell in Utah coal country.

This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter . Cindy O’Neil understands the boom-and-bust cycles of industry. Her husband spent years working in Carbon…
Edible Monterey Bay ·

8 Glorious Events Worth Your Vote…in 1 Weekend

Oct. 13, 2026—Deciding among the plethora of tempting options for bacchanalian decadence this weekend makes the California ballot look easy. I suggest you fill yours out and secure it safely in a…
Edison International Energized – SCE Offers Larger Rebates for Backup Power Purchases ·

SCE Linemen Prepare for Rodeo Journey

Three teams practice their technique, teamwork and timing during a season of competitions.
Southern California Edison (SCE) – Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) ·

ABS bench marking maintenance

ABS bench marking maintenance yamunadevi.s Fri, 10/09/2026 - 21:33 Bench marking application is unavailable during this period. Page reference Benchmarking Dashboard Expiration Date Time Sat,…
California Energy Commission, IRA Residential Energy Rebate Programs ·

October 19, 2026 - Business Meeting Supporting Materials

Home Home October 19, 2026 - Business Meeting Supporting Materials
LA Times Environment ·

China's EVs threaten legacy automakers’ grip on the mass market

Legacy carmakers won’t likely be able to match Chinese rivals on price and may already have missed first-mover advantage on electric and software-developed vehicles, according to a report by Mobility…
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

How one Chicago program is diversifying the solar workforce

CHICAGO — On a beautiful fall Saturday morning on the South Side of Chicago, the Life Center Church of God in Christ thrummed with excitement. The pews were packed with over a thousand people dressed…
Edible Monterey Bay ·

Lalla Promenade Expands on Magnetic Menu With Brunch

Oct.13, 2026—Weekend brunch has officially arrived at Lalla Grill Promenade, giving Marina and the surrounding communities a new reason to gather at The Marina Dunes. The newest addition to the Lalla…
Edison International Energized – SCE Offers Larger Rebates for Backup Power Purchases ·

7 Myths About Battery Storage

SCE clears up common misconceptions about battery storage facilities and how they work.
Southern California Edison (SCE) – Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) ·

Get an EV, Get Money Back

Get an EV, Get Money Back Lawrence Hoi Yip Fri, 10/09/2026 - 16:24 Income-qualified customers can save up to $4,000 on an electric vehicle with a rebate from SCE. Background Image hero_get_ev.jpg CTA…
LA Times Environment ·

The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska

The nets for Alaska’s massive pollock fishery also catch salmon and other marine life
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

Trump goes after an offshore wind farm that’s already up and running

After halting construction on offshore wind farms and canceling leases for future projects, the Trump administration just took another step to erode America’s troubled offshore wind industry. The…
Edible Monterey Bay ·

Sidepiece Residency at Madson Does Fire Sushi

Oct. 13, 2026—A light breeze blows through the warehouse door at Madson Wines on a Thursday evening. The Fugees play in the background. Chefs Adam David and Jeffrey Wall exchange friendly banter as…
Southern California Edison (SCE) – Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) ·

ABS Benchmarking Application Maintenance

ABS Benchmarking Application Maintenance Candace.loya Fri, 10/09/2026 - 14:52 We are making improvements. The ABS Benchmarking Application will be unavailable from 2 a.m. until 4 a.m. on Fri., Oct.…
LA Times Environment ·

Here are the threats that remain from storm Rachel and the weather whiplash that comes next

The National Weather Service forecasters project the worst of storm Rachel has passed for Southern California — but the coast must withstand two more potentially damaging high tides.
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

Solar industry spends to flip control of Georgia utility commission

Voters will have a chance to pick their utility regulators in nine states this November. But Georgia is one of the only states that could flip party control of its public utility commission, an often…
Edible Monterey Bay ·

Rediscovering What’s Already in Your Kitchen

Oct. 13, 2026—Every home cook has been there. You clean out the refrigerator and discover a jar of pesto tucked behind the yogurt, a new package of tortillas from a couple weeks ago, or a specialty…
Southern California Edison (SCE) – Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) ·

Planned Outage for Click-Through System October 10

Planned Outage for Click-Through System October 10 Sally Tanner Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:03 We are making improvements. The click-through system will be unavailable until 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 10. . Page…
LA Times Environment ·

Heavy surf, red-tagged homes, a battered boardwalk: Long Beach confronts costly climate reality

Long Beach is working to secure its historic boardwalk and protective bulkhead, putting up sandbags and rebuilding a berm to stop water intrusion.
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

Qcells aims to build a giant factory for next-gen tandem solar

Qcells , one of the most prolific solar manufacturers operating in the U.S., is staking a claim on the next generation of solar power. Laboratory scientists have established that solar panels convert…
Edible Monterey Bay ·

Found Treasure: Sauces in Space (and NYC)

Oct. 9, 2026—The key question on your mission to outer space: Each astronaut gets to take one (and only one) condiment of their choosing—and it’s a long trip—so which are you taking? And you thought…
Southern California Edison (SCE) – Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) ·

Scheduled Maintenance for Click-Through System October 10

Scheduled Maintenance for Click-Through System October 10 Sally Tanner Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:01 The click-through system will be unavailable between 4 a.m. Sat., Oct. 10 to 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 10. Page…
LA Times Environment ·

Residents allowed back home as crews beat back the Bike fire in Santa Clarita

L.A. County Fire and U.S. Forest Service firefighters made significant progress containing the 170-acre Bike fire Sunday night.
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

A new gas line or cash to electrify? California lets households choose.

When one of the nation’s biggest investor-owned utilities, Pacific Gas and Electric, wanted to replace Merrian Borgeson’s aging gas service line in Berkeley, California, she asked the company not to…
Edible Monterey Bay ·

Grape Escapes: The Deep(est) Dive on 2026 Harvest

Oct. 9, 2026—Remember how weird this winter was? A very warm January and March, which caused vines to bud out early, was followed by a sudden April switch to cool and wet. It was also breezy, which…
LA Times Environment ·

Isaias brings rain to Appalachians and mid-Atlantic as Florida and Alabama clean up

Hurricane Isaias has left a trail of destruction in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama as its remnants bring rain to the Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic.
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

With scaled-back plans, green banks navigate Trump’s funding freeze

A community solar project built for New Orleans’ oldest historically Black Catholic order of nuns. An all-electric affordable housing complex in Salt Lake City. A program offering low-income Maryland…
LA Times Environment ·

Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki River hits northern Nepal

Residents in north-central Nepal have evacuated after flash flooding on the Budhi Gandaki River. A landslide dammed the river and then the barrier broke, triggering the flood, authorities said.
Canary Media, Solar coverage ·

Clean-energy super PAC names its target list for general elections

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Midterm elections are less than a month away. For the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, it’s…
From California Green Clean
PG&E Generator and Battery Rebate Is Full for 2026
PG&E Generator and Battery Rebate Is Full for 2026
Laura Rodriguez·
On the forums
Enphase microinverter fail 2 years post installation
r/solar · 7 · 7 Discussion
Gen Z is defying trends and betting on California—even as older Americans flee to the Sun Belt
r/California · 2021 · 316
Cost to replace a transformer in California Bay Area
r/solar · 5 · 33 Discussion
Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes
r/California · 2469 · 897
My small solar shed, please give me input/correction on this abomination.
r/solar · 5 · 6 Advice Wtd / Project
California closes ‘Montana loophole’ used to avoid luxury car taxes
r/California · 3131 · 427
What NEM 3.0 export actually pays: SCE, PG&E, SDG&E
r/solar · 27 · 49 Discussion
Massive underwater wave tied to El Niño moves along California coast
r/California · 1615 · 117
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