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California Energy Commission News Releases

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  • July 2, 2009 - Evidentiary hearing July 7 on Avenal Energy project
  • July 1, 2009 - Review starts for Almond 2 Power Project
  • June 25, 2009 - Public workshop to be held July 1 on the proposed Beacon Solar Energy Project in Kern County
  • June 24, 2009 - Pre-hearing conference June 30 for the Avenal Energy Project
  • June 18, 2009 - Media Advisory: Public workshop to be held June 23 on the Preliminary Staff Assessment of the Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant
  • June 18, 2009 - Media Advisory: Workshop on the Final Staff Assessment for the Avenal Energy project to be held June 23rd
  • June 18, 2009 - Media Advisory: Site visit and informational hearing/scoping meeting for proposed SES Solar One Project
  • June 17, 2009 - Energy Commission Denies License for the Chula Vista Energy Upgrade Project
  • June 15, 2009 - Public meeting in Victorville June 18th on a desert renewable energy development and conservation plan
  • June 9, 2009 - Preliminary staff assessment released for the planned GWF Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant
  • June 2, 2009 - Final staff assessment released for the Avenal Energy project
  • May 22, 2009 - Drive Energy Smart and Safe this Summer
  • May 21, 2009 - Joint workshop to be held Thursday, May 21 on the proposed Canyon Power Plant in Orange County
  • May 13, 2009 - SUMMER FORECAST POINTS TO AMPLE ELECTRICITY - New Generation Adds Electricity to Supplies
  • May 7, 2009 - Review starts for SES Solar One project
  • May 7, 2009 - Preliminary Staff Assessment released for the planned Canyon Power Plant
  • May 7, 2009 - Second public workshop to be held today on SES Solar Two Project
     
  • April 22, 2009 - California Energy Commission Adopts Far-Reaching Green Transportation Plan
  • April 22, 2009 - Go Solar California Launches Second Annual Sweepstakes
  • April 20, 2009 - Capitol Earth Day Event Engages Californians on Solar Energy
  • April 20, 2009 - Data response workshop April 22 for the CPV Vaca Station power project
  • April 20, 2009 - Site visit and informational hearing April 22 for the San Joaquin solar-biomass hybrid power plant project
  • April 17, 2009 - Scientists Discuss Climate Change at Scripps
  • April 9, 2009 - Public workshop to be held on Beacon Solar Project preliminary staff assessment
  • April 9, 2009 - Public conference April 13 on proposed decision on the Chula Vista Energy Upgrade Project
  • April 8, 2009 - License Approved for San Diego County Power Plant
  • April 2, 2009 - Site visit and informational hearing postponed for San Joaquin solar-biomass hybrid power plant project
  • April 1, 2009 - Preliminary staff assessment released for the planned Beacon Solar Energy Project
     
  • March 19, 2009 - Energy Commission Releases Statement on Proposed Desert Preserve
  • March 12, 2009 - Supplementary evidentiary hearing and a public conference on proposed San Diego power plant to be held Monday, March 16th
  • March 12, 2009 - Second public meeting in Palm Springs March 17th on Governor's executive order stepping up renewable energy development.
  • March 11, 2009 - Hot Fuels Report Findings Adopted by California Energy Commission.
  • March 11, 2009 - Review starts for solar thermal-biomass facility.
  • March 10, 2009 - Site visit and informational hearing March 12 for power plant proposed in Vacaville.
  • March 9, 2009 - Public meeting set March 12th on Governor's executive order stepping up renewable energy development.
     
  • February 25, 2009 - Small power plant exemption granted for Riverside power plant project.
  • February 25, 2009 - Proposed decision released for the Orange Grove Power project in San Diego County
  • February 19, 2009 - Data response workshop February 23rd for the Lodi Energy Center
  • February 17, 2009 - Public workshop to be held on Avenal Energy project preliminary staff assessment
  • February 9, 2009 - First Public Workshop to Discuss $120 Million Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
  • February 5, 2009 - Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
  • February 2, 2009 - Data Response workshop for the Palmdale hybrid power project to be held February 4th
     
  • January 30, 2009 - Preliminary staff assessment released for the planned Avenal Energy project
  • January 28, 2009 - Review starts for proposed power plant in Vacaville
  • January 28, 2009 - Riverside power project cleared for a small power plant exemption
  • January 23, 2009 - Proposed decision released for Chula Vista power plant
  • January 19, 2009 - Site visit and informational hearing Jan. 15th for the Lodi Energy Center
  • January 8, 2009 - Go Solar California Contest Educates Consumers About Solar and Energy Efficiency
  • January 7, 2009 - Public workshop to be held on Ivanpah Solar project preliminary staff assessment


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