Next 10 in the News

Clean tech investments in California over the past ten years have shifted from roughly half of more of annual investment going toward R&D to the majority of clean tech investments now going toward deployment — a shift indicating a maturing market, according to a report out today from Next 10, a nonpartisan group that focuses on California issues.

Ready for some genetically altered algae in your Dove soap or Ben & Jerry's ice cream?

Recent warnings about the dangers of overreliance on petroleum have come from an unlikely cast of characters, including former presidential candidate Ron Paul, business magnate T. Boone Pickensand even a Saudi prince (who warned against his nation’s over dependence on oil exports).

It may cost you more to turn on the lights starting September 1. San Diego Gas and Electric is raising rates for some households and most businesses. High energy users, or about 25 percent of SDG&E customers will see some increase on their bills.

California legislators need to start looking beyond 2020 if the state is to meet its carbon emission reduction goals, according to a Next 10 report released this week.

The state aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.

California has a goal of reducing emissions 80-percent from 1990 levels by 2050. The study by the non-partisan group says a number of changes will be needed if the goal is to be met.

If you want to reduce oil dependency, go after the big dark green area first.