California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes school solar bill

Published on September 30, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to make rooftop solar systems more affordable for school districts . The decision drew immediate rebukes from groups that say it will harm schools by preventing them from using solar to curb their rising utility bills and help meet state climate goals. With…

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The hottest trend in nuclear power: Reopening shuttered plants

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