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Los Angeles takes steps to transition out of coal-fired power earlier than required by state law

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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has taken steps to transition out of the use of coal-fired electricity earlier than mandated by California state law. LADWP currently owns a 21% interest in the 2250 megawatt (MW) Navajo Generating Station, receiving 477 MW of coal-fired power from the plant.

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Intermountain Power Agency orders MHPS JAC Gas Turbine technology for renewable-hydrogen energy hub, operated by LA DWP

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This award marks the first Advanced Class Gas Turbines in the industry specifically designed and purchased as part of a comprehensive plan to sequentially transition from coal, to natural gas and finally to renewable hydrogen fuel, and creates a roadmap for the global industry to follow. Earlier post.).

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California Energy Commission approves $8M grant for H2 fueling station at Port of Long Beach

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The Energy Commission also approved a recommendation allowing the cities of Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and Riverside, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to enter a power sales contract to procure energy from an 840-megawatt natural gas facility called the Intermountain Power Project Repowering Project.

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USGS/BOEM study identifies method to differentiate between natural seepage and produced oils in waters off Southern California

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Resource managers now have a method to determine the source of oil found in the waters off Southern California and differentiate between naturally seeped oils and those produced by offshore oil and gas production.

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Los Angeles to lease 160 BEVs, 128 PHEVs as part of commitment to 50% EV purchases by 2017

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday announced a commitment to lease 160 pure battery EV vehicles, a move that will give Los Angeles the largest city-owned pure EV fleet in the US. The Los Angeles Police, Fire, General Services, and Water and Power departments will together lease the 160 BEVS.

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Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

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That push is particularly focused on the trucking routes between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the distribution centers of the Inland Empire – which Ontario lies at the heart of. Hydrogen could theoretically be generated by electrolysis of water, powered by clean energy. But all of that is a long way off.

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Developing standards for EV charging reliability

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The partnership will place a special emphasis on recruiting people from disadvantaged communities, traditional automotive mechanics, and workers making the transition from declining industries such as nuclear, coal and oil. A public charging station that is in need of repair. ChargerHelp! is our partner in this area.

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