While California contemplates new dams for its thirsty future, it’s also thinking about taking out old ones. Along with advancing plans to demolish three dams atop the Klamath River, there’s a movement to rethink and possibly take out a water and power dam in the Mendocino County back country. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is […]
If PG&E shuts down power as part of its plan to prevent fires in northern California, the water will keep flowing in the Valley, thanks to Zone 7 Water Agency’s preparations. PG&E sent out notices with May bills that stated it had formed a Public Safety Power Shutoff program that would halt power deliveries in […]
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is essential for the Central Valley’s economy, well-being and ecosystems. It is a major supplier of land for local agriculture, water for Central Valley farms and Bay Area and southern California cities, recreation for Californians and habitat for native species. The Delta is ever-changing, from its origins 6,000 years ago as […]
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) will require equipment improvements for renewable energy resources, requiring inverter-based generators to inject reactive current during low-voltage conditions in order to maintain grid reliability. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the ISO’s tariff revisions in a July 2 order. The change is designed to allow increased integration of wind […]
A coalition of 55 environmental, fishing, and water policy groups has written Gov. Gavin Newsom, backing his Water Portfolio planning process, and announcing that they plan to take an active part with their own proposals for the plan. Newsom announced his Water Portfolio on April 29. He ordered three state agencies — Natural Resources, EPA, […]
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced approval of nine alternatives to groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) submitted by water agencies to meet requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA requires local agencies throughout the state to sustainably manage groundwater basins. Basins ranked as medium- or high-priority are required to develop GSPs […]
OPINION: Coalition Of Agencies, Environmentalists Sees Future For Aging Dam
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco ChronicleWhile California contemplates new dams for its thirsty future, it’s also thinking about taking out old ones. Along with advancing plans to demolish three dams atop the Klamath River, there’s a movement to rethink and possibly take out a water and power dam in the Mendocino County back country. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is […]
Zone 7 Has Backup Plan To Keep Water Moving In Power Outages
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Independent (Livermore, Calif.)by Ron McNicollIf PG&E shuts down power as part of its plan to prevent fires in northern California, the water will keep flowing in the Valley, thanks to Zone 7 Water Agency’s preparations. PG&E sent out notices with May bills that stated it had formed a Public Safety Power Shutoff program that would halt power deliveries in […]
OPINION: The Changing Delta’s Challenges
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /News-Review (Sacramento)by Jay LundThe Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is essential for the Central Valley’s economy, well-being and ecosystems. It is a major supplier of land for local agriculture, water for Central Valley farms and Bay Area and southern California cities, recreation for Californians and habitat for native species. The Delta is ever-changing, from its origins 6,000 years ago as […]
CAISO To Require Equipment Improvements For Inverter-Based Generation
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Utility Dive (Washington, D.C.)by Robert WaltonThe California Independent System Operator (CAISO) will require equipment improvements for renewable energy resources, requiring inverter-based generators to inject reactive current during low-voltage conditions in order to maintain grid reliability. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the ISO’s tariff revisions in a July 2 order. The change is designed to allow increased integration of wind […]
Dozens of Environmental Groups Want To Contribute To Newsom’s Water Portfolio Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Independent by Ron McNicollA coalition of 55 environmental, fishing, and water policy groups has written Gov. Gavin Newsom, backing his Water Portfolio planning process, and announcing that they plan to take an active part with their own proposals for the plan. Newsom announced his Water Portfolio on April 29. He ordered three state agencies — Natural Resources, EPA, […]
California Department Of Water Resources Approves Nine Alternatives To Groundwater Sustainability Plans
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Sierra Sun TimesThe California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced approval of nine alternatives to groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) submitted by water agencies to meet requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA requires local agencies throughout the state to sustainably manage groundwater basins. Basins ranked as medium- or high-priority are required to develop GSPs […]