Author
Ashley Arax
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Industrial Innovation Policy Playbook in action: From California to Texas
The State Industrial Policy Playbook is a state-focused resource for policymakers seeking to advance industrial innovation.
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Fusion energy: The evolving technology landscape in Western states
Recent scientific breakthroughs and industrial advancements have positioned fusion energy as a promising solution to meet clean firm energy needs.
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Balancing climate ambition and affordability: Reflecting on California’s 2025 legislative session
Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up bill actions for the 2025 legislative session, signing into law a suite of measures that together comprise one of California’s most comprehensive climate and energy packages in recent years. This year’s session was defined by efforts to pair climate ambition with affordability, with…
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Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how California could meet its 2045 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) target using Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) systems. CATF researchers assessed seven illustrative scenarios that vary in technology pathways, social acceptance, and costs, focusing on the utilization of waste and…
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Five ways to streamline geothermal deployment in California
California has enormous geothermal potential and a strong clean energy policy foundation, but progress is being held back.
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Unlocking California’s Geothermal Potential: A Strategic Opportunity for Clean, Firm Power
Next-generation geothermal energy is well-positioned to play an important role in California’s clean energy mix.
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One year later: Charting the path toward a clean energy future in the San Joaquin Valley
California will need to more than quadruple its clean electricity supply, modernize its electric grid, and repurpose land and industrial assets at an unprecedented scale.
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What’s good and what’s missing from biofuel safeguards in California’s updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is on the verge of major updates to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).
