Winter whiplash has hit California and the West. Doused in epic snow and rain in December, the region has just experienced one of the driest Januaries on record in many locations, and there are no storms in sight for at least the first half of February. The weeks-long dry spell, in the midst of what should […]
California is aiming to supply 100% of its electric retail sales with renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045, a target that — along with the electrification of transportation and other sectors — is driving the need for rapid development of renewable resources and energy storage over the next couple of decades. This build-out will also necessitate significant transmission additions to connect […]
A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Utah residents are concerned about the drought and a mostly dry January isn’t doing much to ease those worries. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey tapped 815 registered voters from Jan. 20 to Jan. 28, finding 82% of respondents are concerned over current drought conditions in […]
The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022. Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability projects.
“Dry January” usually means abstinence from alcohol following the excesses of the holiday season, but this year it took on another meaning as well. While December storms brought more than double the normal level of precipitation, January saw Arizona and other Western states return to drought conditions. According to a Jan. 21 report from the National […]
Last month was among the driest Januaries on record, according to data collected in cities across the Bay Area, with one South Bay city recording an almost immeasurably small amount of precipitation. The uniquely dry start to 2022 is expected to continue, according to National Weather Service meteorologists, with little chance of rain expected until mid-February.
Snow Shuts Off in West as Drought Recovery Hopes Dim
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Diana Leonard and Ian LivingstonWinter whiplash has hit California and the West. Doused in epic snow and rain in December, the region has just experienced one of the driest Januaries on record in many locations, and there are no storms in sight for at least the first half of February. The weeks-long dry spell, in the midst of what should […]
California ISO Sketches $30.5B Draft Transmission Plan to Meet State’s Clean Energy Goals
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Utility Diveby Kavya BalaramanCalifornia is aiming to supply 100% of its electric retail sales with renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045, a target that — along with the electrification of transportation and other sectors — is driving the need for rapid development of renewable resources and energy storage over the next couple of decades. This build-out will also necessitate significant transmission additions to connect […]
Concern Over Utah’s Drought High as Snowpack Diminishes During Dry Spell
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KSLby Amy Joi O'DonoghueA new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Utah residents are concerned about the drought and a mostly dry January isn’t doing much to ease those worries. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey tapped 815 registered voters from Jan. 20 to Jan. 28, finding 82% of respondents are concerned over current drought conditions in […]
Credit Agencies Cite Water Authority Diversification, Reliability for Strong Ratings
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /yahoo!finance Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022. Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability projects.
Dry January Portends More Drought Ahead for Northern Arizona
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Arizona Daily Sunby Sean Golightly“Dry January” usually means abstinence from alcohol following the excesses of the holiday season, but this year it took on another meaning as well. While December storms brought more than double the normal level of precipitation, January saw Arizona and other Western states return to drought conditions. According to a Jan. 21 report from the National […]
This S.F. Bay Area City Just Had Its Driest January on Record
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Chronicleby Jessica FloresLast month was among the driest Januaries on record, according to data collected in cities across the Bay Area, with one South Bay city recording an almost immeasurably small amount of precipitation. The uniquely dry start to 2022 is expected to continue, according to National Weather Service meteorologists, with little chance of rain expected until mid-February.