Utilities
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Declares Regional Emergency over Drought
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has declared a regional emergency due to continued drought conditions.
Read MoreCalifornia to Receive only 5% of Requested Water Supplies for 2023
The California Department of Water Resources announced an allocation of 5% of the State Water Project’s requested supplies.
Read MoreCalifornia to Invest $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Chargers
The California Public Utilities Commission approved $1 billion for the building of electric vehicle chargers.
With the news of California banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles within the next few decades, the state investing in chargers is a great sign.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Announces Plan to Cap Oil Refinery Profits
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan to combat high fuel prices, after months of record-breaking gas costs.
Read MoreLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors Passes Motion to Study Legionnaires Disease in Buildings
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently unveiled a motion they claim will help fight Legionnaires Disease.
Read MoreLA City Council to Propose New Building Electrification Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council is preparing to present an ordinance that would significantly change the electrification of new buildings.
The proposed ordinance will mandate decarbonization through electrification for all new buildings as of April 1st, 2023.
Read MoreCulver City Planning New Electrification Codes
Culver City has put a plan in motion to implement new reach codes that would change electrification requirements for new construction.
This follows a trend of California cities such as Santa Monica that have changed electrification laws to combat climate change.
Read MoreCalifornia Offers to Reduce Water Usage from the Colorado River
The Colorado River has suffered during the drought in the Western United States with river flow down nearly 20% from last century and the two largest reservoirs are less than a third full.
Read MoreGlendale Considers Building Electrification Code
Glendale is developing new building electrification, and electric vehicle (EV) reach codes. The new regulations would impact new building construction effective January 1st, 2023.
The city staff is soliciting feedback on the proposed codes now. City council action is anticipated later this fall.
Outdoor Watering Suspended in Parts of LA County for 15 Days
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is asking businesses and residents in parts of Greater Los Angeles to halt outdoor watering starting September 6th.
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