Cliff Rechtschaffen

NY native/Oakland resident. Dad. Former @californiaPUC Commissioner, climate advisor to @JerryBrownGov/@GGULaw envt’l law prof. Cyclist. Diehard Warriors fan.

[Sam Ricketts @SamTRicketts]

Honestly who wanted this

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Extraordinary progress for EVs!

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More than 1 in 4 new cars sold in California in Q2 were electric vehicles!

California is showing the world what’s possible – fostering innovation and creating space for an industry to flourish.

Get $$ for an EV: https://t.co/hrOtAjdpZF

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Great example of California’s climate leadership &@JerryBrownGov vision— California surpasses 1.5 Million ZEVs Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule https://t.co/sBbtS5NGrp

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Honored to have joined reception this week celebrating 20th anniversary of Low Income Oversight Board. Invaluable advisory body representing needs of low income ratepayers.

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@TheSteinLine @shaqtin A/99/]]w

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Bold action by Bay Area Air Quality Management District advancing building decarbonization efforts

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The Air District Board voted today to strengthen building appliance rules to reduce harmful NOx and PM2.5 emissions, protecting public health and air quality. New regulations will phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters. Learn more: https://t.co/greehEKlHr

[Bay Area Air Quality @AirDistrict]

The Air District Board voted today to strengthen building appliance rules to reduce harmful NOx and PM2.5 emissions, protecting public health and air quality. New regulations will phase out NOx-emitting natural gas furnaces and water heaters. Learn more: https://t.co/greehEKlHr

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Transitioning CA off natural gas is a crucial climate goal. We have to do so thoughtfully & with equity in mind. @californiapuc took significant recent steps including requiring individual review of significant new gas infrastructure & long-term planning https://t.co/Pql9PFDHIi

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& the other allowing @SoCaLGas to proceed with an initial phase of feasibility studies for a potential transmission pipeline dedicated for H2 transport to serve hard to electrify uses in the Los Angeles Basin. https://t.co/yWDRQksMlX | https://t.co/JacTdrSppA

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Last week @californiapuc took two actions to advance our understanding of the role clean, renewable hydrogen can play in decarbonizing our economy - one directing utility pilots to evaluate standards for the safe injection of H2 into California’s pipeline system

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Today @californiapuc adopted a resolution that directs utilities to take no more than 125 days on average to connect new EV chargers to the grid. This will be crucial as more EVs hit the road, especially trucks and buses, in compliance with @AirResources' rules

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(3/3) This will improve transparency and opportunities for communities to engage in gas system planning. Press release: https://t.co/geKhWhdzxK. Decision here: https://t.co/JBaHk8m06r

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(2/3) We also require utilities to annually report planned gas investments over the next 10 years and provide detailed project information.

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(1/3) Yesterday @californiapuc adopted new rules requiring comprehensive review of major gas utility investment projects that will reduce the risk of stranded gas infrastructure as we continue to decarbonize.

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Project is 104.1-mile fiber optic network connecting residents, businesses, & anchor institutions in rural & isolated areas of Northern Humboldt County.

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Happy to note that today @californiapuc gave final approval to CASF award to @TheKarukTribe to construct the Klamath River Rural Broadband Initiative Project!

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Utilities to focus on technical assistance to customers to guide them through the energization process and help select appropriate rates and technology for each customer

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Major electric vehicle decision from the @californiapuc today, approving a new framework for transportation electrification: a single statewide $1B program for 2025-2029 for utilities

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Program and its marketing/outreach will be administered by a third party to free up utilities to interconnect new EV charging load as fast as possible. No utility ownership of behind-the-meter infrastructure is allowed, which will reduce impact on customer rates and affordability