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Report Explains Why Powerful Electric Worker Lobbyist Scott Wetch Flipped On Plans To Turn CA Climate Laws Over To Trump; Self-Interest & AI Data Center Push Behind SB 540 Exposed

1 week ago | consumerwatchdog.org | Justin Kloczko |SoCal Gas

Los Angeles, CA—A new investigative report by Consumer Watchdog explains the sudden reversal by electric worker and corporate lobbyist Scott Wetch to support a controversial energy bill SB 540 (Becker), known as “Pathways,” which cedes control over California environmental laws to Trump.
Enterprise-Record - Western regional grid imperils state’s independence

1 month ago | consumerwatchdog.org | Thomas D. Elias |SoCal Gas

By Thomas Elias, ENTERPRISE RECORDIf California wants power company executives from coal-happy states like Wyoming and Utah to run energy policy in this state, then the state Senate should pass a proposed law called SB 540, sponsored by Silicon Valley Democrat Josh Becker. Similarly, if California wants its most important environmental decisions to be made by a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) controlled by President Trump, pass this bill.
Politico - By The Numbers

2 months ago | consumerwatchdog.org | Blanca Begert |SoCal Gas |politics. Non-partisan

By Blanca Begert, POLITICOhttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2025/02/04/why-tesla-needs-a-trump-lifeline-00202519?nname=california-climate&nid=00000189-315c-d8dd-a1ed-797dc9f10000&nrid=9df49bfd-52ce-419e-b9c2-dba48e0990e3OIL COUNT: The U.S. may have had a record high year for oil drilling, but in California new oil and gas well permits hover near record lows.
New 2024 CA Oil Drilling Permits Drop to 73 As Groups Reveal Oil Regulators Halved Bonding for State’s Now Biggest Onshore Oil Well Operator

2 months ago | consumerwatchdog.org | Liza Tucker |SoCal Gas

Los Angeles, CA—While approvals for new oil well drilling permits in California dwindled to 73 in 2024–from 2,664 in 2019 when Governor Newsom took office, 2024 ended with oil regulators dropping the ball on requiring adequate amounts of bonding to protect taxpayers from plugging and cleanup in a massive oil acquisition deal, Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance said today. Instead, regulators halved the bonding requirement for the California Resources Corp.
Politico - A Christmas gift for California oil refiners

Dec 6, 2024 | consumerwatchdog.org | Wes Venteicher |SoCal Gas

By Wes Venteicher, POLITICOhttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2024/12/05/a-christmas-gift-for-california-oil-refiners-00192953?nname=california-climate&nid=00000189-315c-d8dd-a1ed-797dc9f10000&nrid=0000014f-890a-d780-a9ef-9d7a82c30000&nlid=2745178CHECK BACK IN SPRING: Oil refiners’ profits are safe, at least for now, from the California Energy Commission.
Politico - Lawmakers want to have their Thanksgiving pie - and eat it too

Dec 2, 2024 | consumerwatchdog.org | Wes Venteicher |SoCal Gas

By Wes Venteicher, POLITICOhttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2024/11/27/lawmakers-want-to-have-their-thanksgiving-pie-and-eat-it-too-00192002SENTINEL STRIKES BACK: The operator of the largest urban oil field in California is suing the state over Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s recent bill to impose stiff fines on low-production wells in its 1,000-acre Inglewood Oil Field.
Daily Kos - New Report on Big Oil’s Front Groups in California Exposes A 'Decade of Deception'

Nov 26, 2024 | consumerwatchdog.org | Dan Bacher |SoCal Gas

By Dan Bacher, DAILY KOShttps://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/11/25/2288709/-New-Report-on-Big-Oil-s-Front-Groups-in-California-Exposes-A-Decade-of-DeceptionThe Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), the most powerful corporate lobbying group in California, has spent tens of millions of dollars creating and funding faux “grassroots” organizations”— “Astroturf” groups — according to a new report by the Last Chance Alliance.
The Los Angeles Times - Another refinery shuts down in California. What happens to gas prices?

Oct 21, 2024 | consumerwatchdog.org | Russ Mitchell |SoCal Gas

By Russ Mitchell, LOS ANGELES TIMEShttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-18/another-refinery-shuts-down-in-california-what-happens-to-gas-pricesCalifornia’s attempt to manage a smooth transition away from gasoline just got roughed up with this week’s decision by Phillips 66 to shutter its refinery in Wilmington next year, wiping out more than 8% of the state’s crude oil processing capacity.
KNBC-LA (NBC) - Los Angeles, CA: New CA Law Aims To Protect Gas Price Spikes

Oct 15, 2024 | consumerwatchdog.org | SoCal Gas

KTTV-LA (FOX) - Los Angeles, CA: New Laws On Oil And Gas In California CBS 8 - Los Angeles, CA: What You Need to Know About Gas Prices KERO-BFL (ABC) - Bakersfield, CA; Oil Drilling Near Homes Can Cause Health and Safety Concerns KNBC - LA, CA; Consumer Watchdog's Liza Tucker On New Concerns With Santa Susana Field Lab Clean Up (ABC) - LA, CA; SoCal Edison's New Income Based Proposed Charges Might Not Be As Stable As They Seem (CBS)-Fresno, CA; Victory For Californians As Bill Passes That...
KPCC-FM (Radio) - Los Angeles, CA: Governor Gavin Newsom Has Signed A Law Aimed At Keeping Gas Prices In Check

Oct 14, 2024 | consumerwatchdog.org | SoCal Gas

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Report Explains Why Powerful Electric Worker Lobbyist Scott Wetch Flipped On Plans To Turn CA Climate Laws Over To Trump; Self-Interest & AI Data Center Push Behind SB 540 Exposed

Enterprise-Record - Western regional grid imperils state’s independence

Politico - By The Numbers

New 2024 CA Oil Drilling Permits Drop to 73 As Groups Reveal Oil Regulators Halved Bonding for State’s Now Biggest Onshore Oil Well Operator

Politico - A Christmas gift for California oil refiners

Politico - Lawmakers want to have their Thanksgiving pie - and eat it too

Daily Kos - New Report on Big Oil’s Front Groups in California Exposes A 'Decade of Deception'

The Los Angeles Times - Another refinery shuts down in California. What happens to gas prices?

KNBC-LA (NBC) - Los Angeles, CA: New CA Law Aims To Protect Gas Price Spikes

KPCC-FM (Radio) - Los Angeles, CA: Governor Gavin Newsom Has Signed A Law Aimed At Keeping Gas Prices In Check

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