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Energy & Environment

06 Apr

Lemoore launches smart infrastructure project, eyes $14.8M in savings

published on April 6, 2026 - 3:51 PM

The City of Lemoore is launching a $24 million citywide infrastructure modernization project to transform its power systems. The city

30 Mar

BLOG: The permit shouldn’t take longer than the project

published on March 30, 2026 - 2:18 PM

California wants to lead on clean energy. So why are the projects we need sitting in bureaucratic purgatory for a

24 Mar

Running on empty? Fresno app will bring the gas to you

published on March 24, 2026 - 2:55 PM

A local company is helping drivers in the Fresno area save time on their daily routines — or on the

23 Mar

AI data centers could be a rate-relief engine for Central Valley, PG&E president says

a woman speaks at a podium onstage with two men looking on with a slide deck behind them

published on March 23, 2026 - 2:25 PM

The AI data center boom could be a potential benefit for PG&E ratepayers in the Central Valley, according to Carla

12 Mar

Fresno has what AI needs. Getting investors to notice is another story

published on March 12, 2026 - 11:28 AM

A new study suggests that the Central Valley and areas around Fresno County could be a desirable location for data

04 Mar

BLOG: California’s new governor must hold down clean energy costs, drive innovation

published on March 4, 2026 - 7:08 AM

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California governorship is a peculiar prize. This November’s winner will

26 Feb

Valley farmers, elected officials blast 15% CVP water allocation

published on February 26, 2026 - 2:38 PM

Local farmers and Valley congressmen pushed back Thursday after the Bureau of Reclamation announced a meager 15% initial water allocation

17 Feb

Federal investment to enhance San Joaquin River public access

published on February 17, 2026 - 3:01 PM

Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi and Rep. Jim Costa announced Tuesday that $2 million in federal funding has been

16 Feb

Calgren opens renewable gas station in Pixley fed by dairy methane

published on February 16, 2026 - 4:57 PM

A new fueling station in Pixley closes the loop on a circular energy system where dairy waste powers both consumer

09 Feb

Westlands board clears path for massive Valley clean energy project

published on February 9, 2026 - 4:43 PM

The Westlands Water District Board of Directors has certified the environmental review for the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP), a