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Energy & Environment

28 Feb

Darden solar project in Fresno County offers $2M in community investments

published on February 28, 2025 - 11:35 AM

A Fresno County clean energy project has reached a major milestone. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has released its staff

25 Feb

50-year-old Fresno business acquired by energy efficiency leader

published on February 25, 2025 - 3:24 PM

A 50-year-old Fresno business that focused on efficiency during the 1970s energy crisis — and continues that mission today — has been

24 Feb

Perea applauds rejection of proposal that could raise fuel prices

published on February 24, 2025 - 3:02 PM

Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Pere said Monday she applauds the California Office of Administrative Law for rejecting proposed changes to

24 Feb

BLOG: California’s wildfire crisis is burning through your wallet

published on - 9:43 AM

For years, we’ve known that California is a kindling box, waiting for the next spark to ignite another catastrophic fire.

12 Feb

14 years, 2,000 guests, one message: ‘Impact Podcast’ inspires global audience

published on February 12, 2025 - 12:59 PM

Though the medium is relatively new, with the first modern podcast published online in 2003, one Central Valley business leader

27 Jan

Vistra plans battery storage plant near Terra Bella on heels of Moss Landing fire

published on January 27, 2025 - 2:50 PM

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the nature of the Vistra presentation (now delayed) to the Tulare

22 Jan

Madera glass plant turns to solar for electricity needs

published on January 22, 2025 - 3:13 PM

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, an operating business of Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group, is nearing the completion of a renewable electricity solar

21 Jan

Supervisor Chavez ‘encouraged’ by Trump’s executive action on California water

published on January 21, 2025 - 2:37 PM

Luis Chavez, newly sworn supervisor for Fresno County’s District 3, said Tuesday he was encouraged by President Donald Trump’s executive

15 Jan

Repair your car’s AC and help the environment? Fresno has a program for that

published on January 15, 2025 - 2:18 PM

The City of Fresno recently launched a program aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state while keeping Californians

06 Jan

From fireboats to waterways, Central Valley engineers earn statewide accolades

published on January 6, 2025 - 2:54 PM

Central Valley engineering firms and infrastructure projects were recognized among the best in California by the American Council of Engineering

BLOG: SB 7 puts automation on trial, could stall workplace innovation

Posted: June 30, 2025 at 2:42 pm

The California Chamber of Commerce has identified Senate Bill 7
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BLOG: Using fallowed ag land for solar farms opens training, job opportunities for local workers

Posted: at 2:00 pm

In all the talk about the San Joaquin Valley’s groundwater
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