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2005 News Releases

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  • December 28, 2005 - California diesel production beats 5-year record for this date; gasoline production also up slightly.

  • December 23, 2005 - New Energy Commission report finds energy-efficiency possibilities in older buildings.

  • December 21, 2005 - California gasoline production nears 1 million barrels a day.

  • December 15, 2005 - Energy Commission Approves Second Power Plant in Blythe.

  • December 7, 2005 - Lack of refinery problems leads to increases in gasoline, diesel production.

  • December 2, 2005 - The California Energy Commission will provide California manufacturers with free energy assessments.


  • November 30, 2005 - Gasoline, diesel production both drop Thanksgiving week.

  • November 29, 2005 - Don't be "Clark Griswold" with your holiday lights this season! Use energy-efficient lights and save on your electricity bill.

  • November 29, 2005 - Energy Commission report recommends expansion of Pastoria Energy Facility in Kern County.

  • November 23, 2005 - Integrated Energy Policy Report Released by California Energy Commission.

  • November 18, 2005 - Energy Commission report details reasons behind record-breaking gas prices.

  • November 17, 2005 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Energy Commission's Webex News Conference explains record high gasoline, diesel prices.

  • November 16, 2005 - CARB gasoline output flat while overall gasoline production jumps. Friday Webex News Conference explains soaring fuel prices this summer.

  • November 3, 2005 - Energy Commission Denies El Segundo Power II's Request to Delay Payments for Santa Monica Bay Ecosystem Study.

  • November 3, 2005 - Media Alert: Energy Commission supports clean energy through Industry Growth Forum.

  • November 2, 2005 - Despite refinery turnarounds that cut gasoline output, diesel production increases.

  • November 2, 2005 - Energy Commission offers tips to control this winter's bigger energy bills.


  • October 21, 2005 - Blythe Energy Project, Phase II Recommended for Energy Commission Approval.

  • October 19, 2005 - CARB gasoline production drops 5 percent in state refineries

  • October 18, 2005 - New Energy Commission Building Standards go into effect to cut energy use

  • October 12, 2005 - CARB gasoline production off nearly 8 percent

  • October 7, 2005 - Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility Phase 2 Committee Finds It Cannot Recommend Project Licensing.

  • October 5, 2005 - California joins "Change a Light" campaign to cut energy waste.

  • October 5, 2005 - CARB gasoline production climbs to over a million barrels a day.

  • October 3, 2005 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Webex News Conference explains soaring natural gas prices expected for California this winter.


  • September 28, 2005 - CARB gasoline production jumps nearly 10 percent as refineries come back.

  • September 26, 2005 - Workshop on the Preliminary Staff Assessment for the Pastoria Energy Facility Expansion project.

  • September 22, 2005 - Energy Issues Queue Up for Policy Hearings

  • September 21, 2005 - Refinery problems cut into California gasoline production

  • September 20, 2005 - New duct-sealing law could save homeowners big bucks this fall

  • September 14, 2005 - Energy Commission announces gasoline production up at California refineries.

  • September 9, 2005 - California and Western Neighbors to Forge Ties with the UK at Climate Change Conference.

  • September 7, 2005 - States Sue Department of Energy for Failing Consumers on Energy Standards.

  • September 7, 2005 - Energy Commission Releases Safety Advisory Report on Proposed Long Beach LNG Terminal.

  • September 2, 2005 - California Energy Commission launches new consumer information page of gasoline.


  • August 31, 2005 - Energy Commission to Hold Hearing and Site Visit for Pastoria Energy Facility Expansion.

  • August 30, 2005 - Energy Commission urges conservation in light of record high gasoline prices.

  • August 11, 2005 - Energy Commission says high gasoline prices may be changing driving habits


  • July 25, 2005 - Energy Commission Evidentiary Hearing for Blythe II project.

  • July 15, 2005 - Item Added to Energy Commission's July 27 Business Meeting .

  • July 13, 2005 - Energy Commission Begins Review of Plant Proposed to Boost Southern California Power Supply.

  • July 6, 2005 - Additional Generation Available To Southern California .


  • June 23, 2005 - Energy Commission Evidentiary Hearing on San Jose power plant expansion.

  • June 23, 2005 - Energy Commission Appoints B.B. Blevins as its Newest Executive Director

  • June 17, 2005 - Energy Commission pre-hearing conference for Blythe II power project

  • June 17, 2005 - Energy Commission Workshop Examines Global Climate Change and the Relationship of Water to Energy

  • June 17, 2005 - Item Added to Energy Commission's June 22 Business Meeting

  • June 6, 2005 - California Students Paint a Clean, Bright Energy Future for Energy Commission Art Contest.


  • May 27, 2005 - Energy Commission Staff Finds Little To Hamper Los Esteros Conversion.

  • May 23, 2005 - Energy Commission Blythe II Conference.

  • May 16, 2005 - Workshop to Focus on Energy Growth Issues in the California-Mexico Border Region.

  • May 13, 2005 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Workshops to Focus Both on California's Dwindling Gasoline Supplies and Ways to Reduce State's Petroleum Dependence

  • May 10, 2005 - Committee Conference to receive comments on the Presiding Member's Proposed Amended Order Authorizing Demolition of the Morro Bay Tank Farm

  • May 6, 2005 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Workshops to Tackle Renewable Energy Goals and Issues

  • May 3, 2005 - Commission Wins EPA Climate Change Award

  • May 2, 2005 - Energy Commission Report Suggests Changes to Blythe II Power Plant Project

  • May 2, 2005 - Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments. (Joe Desmond as Chairman of Energy Commission)


  • April 27, 2005 - Energy Commission To Hold Hearing and Site Visit for San Francisco Electric Reliability Project.

  • April 13, 2005 - Energy Commission Approves Roseville Power Plant.

  • April 4, 2005 - Governor's News Release on California Joining Three Western Governors' on Transmission Line Agreement. (PDF file)

  • April 1, 2005 - CA Energy Commission workshop on Inland Empire Energy Center.


  • March 28, 2005 - Energy Commission conference on proposed decision for Roseville project.

  • March 23, 2005 - Compendium examines LNG safety issues.

  • March 16, 2005 - Energy Commission Recertifies South Bay Power Plant.

  • March 11, 2005 - Roseville Power Plant Proposal Recommended For Approval.

  • March 4, 2005 - Energy Commission conference on proposed decision for Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility.

  • March 2, 2005 - Energy Commission Launches New Global Climate Change Web Site.


  • February 28, 2005 - Governor Schwarzenegger Announces One Million Solar Roofs by 2018

  • February 14, 2005 - Committee Recommends Re-licensing Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility.

  • February 14, 2005 - Energy Commission Issues Natural Gas Assessment.

  • February 11, 2005 - Energy Commission workshop on Metcalf air quality amendment.

  • February 4, 2005 - Energy Commission workshop for Los Esteros Phase II.

  • February 4, 2005 - Energy Commission workshop for Blythe II project.

  • February 4, 2005 - Energy Commission Appoints Nuclear Consultant To Diablo Canyon Safety Committee.

  • February 4, 2005 - Energy Commission workshop for Blythe Transmission Line.

  • February 4, 2005 - Court rules in favor of California Energy Commission on appliance regulations.


  • January 25, 2005 - Energy Commission Reports on Progress of Blythe Transmission Line Proposal

  • January 14, 2005 - Workshop for proposed Blythe II power plant.

  • January 11, 2005 - Energy Commission Evidentiary Hearings for Roseville Energy Park.

  • January 06, 2005 - Energy Commission Staff Assesses Proposed Expansion of San Jose Power Plant.






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