New $42M battery storage facility set for Camp Pendleton
The California Energy Commission approves a $42 million grant to build the project that will provide electricity to California's grid and backup power to the base.
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Equipos de SDG&E restauran el suministro eléctrico tras los vientos récord que azotaron San Diego
"Estamos viendo las últimas etapas de los vientos de Santa Ana, pero todavía está muy seco".
SDG&E crews restore power after record-breaking winds blow through San Diego
"The worst is definitely behind us," said National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Tardy. "We're seeing the last stages of the Santa Ana winds, but it's still very dry out there."
San Diego Supervisors sidestep new rules for battery projects amid fire concerns
The supervisors balked at implementing enhanced interim safety requirements and voted 3-1 to receive a 95-page technical study conducted by Jensen Hughes, an international consulting group that specializes in fire...
SDG&E corta la energía miles mientras los poderosos vientos de Santa Ana afectan al condado de San Diego
"Este es realmente el mayor potencial de incendio que hemos visto en el condado de San Diego en seis años"
Santa Ana winds gusting up to 92 mph cause SDG&E to shut off power to 51,000 households
'This is actually the highest fire potential we have seen in San Diego County in six years,' an SDG&E official warned.
Oye San Diego, ¿de dónde viene tu energía eléctrica? Aquí tienes un vistazo
El estado publica un desglose de las fuentes de energía para 2023
Hey San Diego, where is your energy coming from? Here’s a look
The state releases a breakdown of power sources for 2023 as well as SDG&E and San Diego's 2 community choice energy programs.
SDG&E quiere colocar más líneas eléctricas bajo tierra para reducir los incendios forestales. ¿Vale la pena el gasto?
Otra opción es colocar conductores cubiertos sobre las líneas aéreas existentes
Is Black Friday shopping still a thing in San Diego? It is for many, especially Taylor Swift fans
Some looked for bargains, others got a start on their gift-buying — and a steady stream headed to Target for the latest Taylor Swift's new book.
SDG&E wants to place more power lines underground to reduce wildfires. Is it worth the expense?
The costs of undergrounding versus covered conductors on overhead lines is a key issue in pending vote by the California Public Utilities Commission
¿Debería adelantarse a las compras navideñas este año?
“Si la gente está buscando ofertas, algunas de las mejores serán este fin de semana”
Leadership: Kimberly Larsen, CEO of Community Interface Services, on why recruitment is so important
"We're not making widgets. We're working with people. People need your attention. People need you to care about them."
Leadership: Doug Wright, CEO of Mission Federal Credit Union, on collaboration
"My job as a leader is certainly to develop and establish a vision. But that vision should be a shared vision."
Should you get a jump on holiday shopping this year?
Bargains may be found ahead of Black Friday, a San Diego State marketing expert says.
Propietarios de tierras quieren un sitio de almacenamiento de baterías en la zona rural del condado de San Diego; hay oposición
Una familia local que posee tierras en Valley Center asegura que el proyecto es seguro
Family landowners want battery storage site in rural San Diego County. Some neighbors do not.
A local family who owns the land in Valley Center says the project is safe, but some residents worry about fires and ruining the character of community.
El nuevo centro de SDG&E utiliza AI y otras tecnologías para combatir los incendios forestales
El Centro de Resiliencia Climática y de Incendios Forestales es parte de un esfuerzo más amplio
Here’s how Californians can get an $8,000 rebate for buying a home heat pump
The state touts heat pumps as a way to help meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals. Rebate program is funded through a Biden federal program.
SDG&E’s new center uses AI and other technologies to fight wildfires
The Weather and Climate Resilience Center is part of the utility's larger $6 billion effort. Is it worth it?
Las ventas de autos en San Diego se estancan este año
Literalmente no se puede comprar ningún vehículo hoy en día por el mismo precio
California regulator OKs stricter clean air standards. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Air Resources Board updates the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard for the first time in 5 years.
SDG&E advierte a los residentes rurales sobre posibles cortes de energía
Se esperan vientos de Santa Ana, lo que aumenta los riesgos potenciales de incendio en áreas rurales.
Santa Anas continue to blow, but should lighten up by Friday
More than 1,260 customers in San Diego County had their electricity pre-emptively cut off and the Mountain Empire School District closed schools for a second day because of windy weather
Conociendo la nueva flota: El público da un vistazo a los buques de guerra de la Marina en la bahía de San Diego
Esta es una gran oportunidad para que el público suba a bordo y vea a través de los ojos de la tripulación
Car sales in San Diego sputtering this year
Analysts say high prices and financing rates discourage buyers; electric vehicle numbers are mixed.
SDG&E shuts off power to backcountry areas due to high winds
About 700 customers affected as National Weather Service issues a red flag warning through Friday.
SDG&E warns rural residents of potential power shutoffs
Santa Ana winds expected, elevating potential fire risks in backcountry areas.
California is about to change fuel standards. That means higher gas prices. But how high?
of the California Air Resources Board are scheduled to update the Low Carbon Fuel Standard on Friday.
Meet the Fleet: Crowds get a first-hand look at Navy warships in San Diego Bay
An estimated 10,000 visitors took tours of four vessels Saturday at Naval Base San Diego to kick off Fleet Week
Newsom emite una orden ejecutiva sobre el aumento de las facturas de electricidad
La orden ejecutiva de Newsom pide “inversiones más inteligentes para mitigar los incendios forestales”
Newsom issues executive order on rising electric bills — but how much will it help?
The directive calls for smarter wildfire mitigation measures, reviewing underperforming programs and boosting climate credits.
Port of San Diego to get $58.6M from feds for zero-emission infrastructure
California ports receive one-third of the $3 billion in grants issued distributed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Early voting in San Diego County opens at 39 locations, with more coming next week
Mail-in voting is by far the most popular, but some still prefer to cast their ballots in person
San Diego’s General Atomics es a milestone. Can nuclear fusion energy become a reality?
The DIII-D facility is a cornerstone of research seeking to develop a virtually limitless, carbon-free source of power.
Prepárese para facturas más altas de SDG&E después de que se publica una propuesta sobre tarifas
No son buenas noticias para los 3.7 millones de clientes de SDG&E, que ya enfrentan altas facturas de energía
Brace for higher SDG&E bills after utilities commission releases proposed decision on rates
Critics say this is the worst time to hit consumers with a rate increase. Final figures expected to be voted on by commissioners on Dec. 5.
¿Está regresando la energía nuclear? ¿Y podría suceder incluso en California? ¿San Diego?
Pero la industria aún tiene críticos feroces que dicen que cualquier afirmación de un renacimiento nuclear está exagerada.
Is nuclear power making a comeback? And could it even happen in California? San Diego?
Nuclear plants seen by some as crucial to meet increasing energy demand, but the industry's critics say nuclear represents a false hope.
Incendios provocados dejan daños por valor de $700.000 en obras de construcción en el norte del condado
Un hombre de 27 años ha sido arrestado bajo sospecha de provocar una serie de incendios en las últimas cuatro semanas
Man dies in solo bicycle crash in Del Mar
Sheriff's deputies say cyclist apparently lost control on Jimmy Durante Boulevard Saturday
Homes evacuated after RV fire spreads in Poway area
About 10 homes along Old Stone Road and Oakview Way were evacuated in Sabre Springs and Poway Saturday
Arson fires cause $700,000 damage at North County construction sites
A man was arrested in connection with the series of blazes in Encinitas and Carlsbad Friday
California Senate es bill requiring refiners to keep minimum levels of gasoline reserves
Pushed bv Gov. Newsom, the bill is the first of its kind in the nation; opponents predict it will make gas prices higher
Chevron and California’s petroleum boss exchange barbs on gasoline inventory bill
The bill's ers say it will help prevent price spikes at the pump while opponents say it will only make things worse.
¿Compró gasolina en el sur de California en 2015? Puede ser elegible para recibir un pago
Se pueden presentar reclamos relacionados con un acuerdo de $37.5 millones por acusaciones de que las firmas comercializadoras manipularon los precios
An estimated crowd of 1,000 marches in pro-Palestine rally in downtown San Diego
At a peaceful demonstration, protestors call for a cease-fire, an arms embargo and cutting US funding for Israel
Did you buy gasoline in SoCal in 2015? You may be eligible to receive a payment
Claims can be filed regarding a $37.5 million settlement over allegations that trading firms manipulated gas prices
Los clientes de San Diego Gas & Electric recibirán $78 de deducción en su factura este mes
El dinero proviene de los ingresos recaudados por el programa de límite y comercio de California y se distribuye dos veces al año
Bill requiring minimum gasoline storage levels in California es Assembly
The legislation, ed in a special session, now heads to the Senate next week
You’re going to get a $78 deduction on your SDG&E bill this month
The money comes from revenue collected by California's cap and trade program and is distributed twice each year
Grúas eléctricas ya levantan carga en el Puerto de San Diego
Con 262 pies de altura y un peso de 685 toneladas métricas cada una, el par reemplaza a una grúa más antigua que funcionaba con diésel
Congresista presenta un proyecto de ley destinado a trasladar residuos nucleares fuera de San Onofre
Una legislación bipartidista busca establecer una nueva agencia para gestionar el combustible gastado
Here’s how much it costs to use the new hyper-fast EV chargers at Fashion Valley mall
The new station can charge an EV at 80 percent in 20 to 30 minutes.
SAN DIEGO: 20 cargadores rápidos para vehículos eléctricos llegarán a las autopistas de la ciudad
Un programa federal destina más de 32 millones de dólares a California para construir proyectos de carga a lo largo de los corredores de transporte
Levin introduces bill aimed at moving nuclear waste out of San Onofre — and other sites across the country
A piece of bipartisan legislation wants to establish a new agency to manage spent fuel
Charge and go: 20 fast chargers for electric vehicles coming to San Diego freeways
A federal program earmarks more than $32 million for California to build charging projects along the state's busiest transportation corridors
Big battery storage project in Poway gets the final OK
Some residents, worried about fire risk, wanted the Poway City Council to rescind approval of the Nighthawk facility
All-electric cranes lifting cargo at the Port of San Diego
A pair of 262-foot harbor cranes are the first to be installed in North America
A microgrid project at Viejas gets a macro boost
The US Department of Energy OKs a $72.8 million loan for a microgrid project at Viejas
County wants buffer zones, safety rules after battery storage fires disrupt neighborhoods
The board will establish rules based on a technical report from fire officials for battery storage facilities.
County votes to state lawsuit against oil companies
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed litigation last month, seeking billions of dollars.
¿Será el fin de la ola de calor? Las brutales temperaturas asfixian al condado de San Diego por sexto día
"No se está enfriando durante la noche, y eso es lo que realmente contribuye a estas condiciones de calor excesivo", dice un meteorólogo
Heat wave’s last hurrah? Brutal temps broil San Diego County for a 6th day, but outages abate
Power outages remained a concern in some areas, after SDG&E said customer demand hit an all-time high Sunday evening — breaking a decade-old record.
SAN DIEGO: Quinto día de ola de calor provoca aumento de temperaturas y deja a miles sin electricidad
Los problemas del condado parecen deberse en parte a un cambio en el viento, que está empujando más calor hacia las zonas costeras.
Fifth day of heat wave sends temperatures soaring, knocks out power to thousands
The winds carried hot air from just offshore, across local beaches and into coastal cities.
The great unknown: How will AI affect energy demand — and your utility bill — in California?
Some predict artificial intelligence will revolutionize every facet of our lives. What will it mean for your electricity bill? That remains to be seen.
Escondido City Council es resolution critiquing battery storage facilities
The Seguro Energy Storage Project has run into opposition from some residents concerned about a potential fire
California adds 24,000 charging stations in the first half of 2024
The state this year has approved $1 billion for charging infrastructure to help meet its ambitious car and truck goals.
Proponen convertir los campos petroleros de California en sitios de almacenamiento de energía
Por qué este ejecutivo de San Diego cree que su empresa puede ayudar a California a cumplir sus objetivos de descarbonización
Un proyecto de energía solar crecerá junto a un jardín comunitario en National City
Este año se distribuirán $1,2 millones en subvenciones a proyectos en toda la región de San Diego
Fuga de líquido obliga el regreso de un envío ferroviario de la planta nuclear de San Onofre
Un regulador federal dice que la fuga tenía "baja importancia para la seguridad"
You can get wildfire safety information Saturday in Valley Center
SDG&E hosts its final Wildfire Safety Fair of the year Saturday in Valley Center; the event is free
Fluid leak forces rail shipment to return to the San Onofre nuclear power plant
Federal regulator says the leak had "low safety significance" but Southern California Edison officials it it should not have happened.
A solar and battery project will grow next to a garden in National City
$1.2 million in grants will be distributed to projects across the San Diego region
Newsom wants California refineries to keep enough fuel in reserve to prevent spikes in gas prices
If it es, the proposal would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Solar company bankruptcy results in more layoffs in its Santee office
Bankruptcy proceedings lead to another round of layoffs in the Santee office of solar company SunPower
Turning California’s oil fields into energy storage sites
The big conversion: Turning California's depleted oil fields into geothermal power and storage sites
Se retrasa la finalización prevista del proyecto de gas natural de Sempra cerca de Ensenada
Sempra Infrastructure es una subsidiaria de Sempra con sede en San Diego.
Five tips to help keep your utility bill somewhat manageable this summer
Killing 'energy vampires' and adjusting your thermostat can help reduce energy use and save money on your power bill
¿Cómo calcular su factura mensual de servicios públicos en San Diego? Use este nuevo portal
Es un esfuerzo colaborativo de San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego Community Power y Clean Energy Alliance
Expected completion of Sempra’s liquefied natural gas project near Ensenada delayed
LNG exports at Energía Costa Azul pushed back to spring of 2026
CA sales of zero-emission vehicles hit 25.7% but are numbers increasing fast enough?
Gavin Newsom says California wants to "dominate" the clean car market but some analysts wonder if the state can meet its ambitious 2035 target
Can’t figure out your monthly utility bill? This new customer portal may help
New customer portal will clarify what goes into your utility bill in the San Diego area.
A pair of reports show utility bills will keep going up in San Diego — and across California
The California Public Utilities Commission and the Public Advocates Office predict rates will outpace inflation, due to a combination of factors
¿Debería la Legislatura de California involucrarse en el debate sobre los residuos nucleares en San Onofre?
El vicealcalde de Irvine quiere trasladar docenas de contenedores a un terreno más alto en Camp Pendleton
Should California’s Legislature jump into the debate about nuclear waste at San Onofre?
The vice mayor of Irvine wants to get the state Legislature involved in moving the nuclear waste out of San Onofre
La red eléctrica de California soportó una reciente ola de calor, pero el verano está lejos de terminar
Se han añadido 11,600 megavatios de capacidad al sistema eléctrico desde 2022.
Por qué la carrera presidencial podría estar afectando las ventas de autos
Las matrículas han disminuido un 0.7% en los primeros dos trimestres del año.
El Condado de San Diego adoptará estándares para futuras instalaciones de almacenamiento de baterías
La acción se produce después de que se produjeran incendios en dos sitios diferentes desde septiembre pasado
California’s power grid stood up to a recent heat wave but summer is far from over
California grid operators are still on the lookout for potential problems as the summer wears on.
Why the presidential race could be affecting car sales in San Diego and rest of US
Car sales in San Diego and across CA are stuck in neutral — and the presidential race may not be helping
San Diego County to adopt standards on future battery storage facilities
The county still needs to come up with guidelines and will consider input from community living near proposed sites, industry experts and other stakeholders.
Know about a great place to work in San Diego? Make a nomination
The deadline for the 2024 edition of The San Diego Union-Tribune's Top Workplaces has been extended to Aug. 9
Two companies agree to pay $50M over allegations they manipulated California gas prices
The California Attorney General's Office announces a $50 million settlement over allegations that two gasoline trading firms secretly worked together and manipulated Southern California gas prices in 2015.
Despite a persistent heat wave, California’s grid is ‘stable’
But the power system operator has issued a pair of alerts to energy providers that remain in effect through Wednesday
El impuesto a la gasolina de California acaba de aumentar. Y con esto, también las discusiones.
El ajuste por costo de vida al impuesto estatal sobre el consumo entró en vigor el 1 de julio
California’s gas tax just went up. So has the bickering.
The cost of living adjustment to the state excise tax on gasoline went into effect July 1, highlighting tensions between the state's political leadership and the petroleum industry.
Why this community energy program is raising consumer power rates
The community energy program serving seven cities in San Diego's North County will raise customer rates in November.
Gas and go: Sempra poised to sell LNG to Saudi Arabia
If the deal is completed, millions of tons of liquefied natural gas from Sempra project on the Texas Gulf Coast would go to Saudi Aramco