Topic: California Public Utilities Commission
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Energy Voices California urges record $2.5 billion fine for natural gas blast
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. could face a record fine for a deadly 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion in a San Francisco suburb. Officials hope it will help prevent future accidents while some warn that rising natural gas demand is outpacing investment in energy infrastructure.
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Energy Voices JPMorgan Chase accused of rigging energy markets
JPMorgan Chase developed schemes to sell electricity at falsely attractive prices in Michigan and California, according to The New York Times. The market manipulation could result in JPMorgan Chase receiving penalties from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Limo fire that killed bride puzzles experts
The limo fire in the San Francisco Bay Area, which killed five women, doesn't fit the usual patterns of vehicle fires. Moreover, the limo fire comes as the number of vehicle fires is declining.
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In Gear Nissan aims to triple number of quick-charging electric car stations in US
Nissan hopes to add another 500 new electric car quick-charging stations over the next 18 months, Voelcker writes.
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Energy Voices Hurricane Sandy cuts power for millions. Why aren't utility lines underground?
Hurricane Sandy caused a record storm-related power outage in New York City and has more than 7.4 million homes and businesses without power. So why aren't cities burying more power lines underground to avoid the blackouts?
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Solar power plant lawsuit thrown out in Calif.
Solar power: The state supreme court said it would not review the Sierra Club's complaint against the Calico Solar Project -- one of a string of lawsuits accusing solar power plant projects across the largest U.S. state of harming the environment.
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Solar cars and homes and panels. Oh, my!
If you own a solar home, should you charge your solar car there?
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Fuel cost now driving up electric bills
Disconnect notices have risen sharply, indicating stress on more households.
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