Publications

Featured Publication

Analyzing the Business Case and Consumer Preferences for Fast Chargers in California

September 10, 2024

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable. Whether it’s a gas station or an EV charging station, co-located services and amenities are needed to improve return on investment.

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Analyzing the Business Case and Consumer Preferences for Fast Chargers in California

September 10, 2024

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Economy & Governance

Getting to Implementation: The Status of Local Climate Action in California

November 9, 2023

Many California cities need additional staffing and planning to capitalize on historic influx of federal climate cash.

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Budget

California Budget Challenge 2023

June 15, 2023

The Governor released his proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget on January 10, 2023 and his revised budget on May

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Clean Energy

2022 California Green Innovation Index

December 14, 2022

The 14th annual California Green Innovation Index is now primarily digital, allowing readers to learn and interact with the findings of the report in a n

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Clean Energy

Paying for Electricity in California: How Residential Rate Design Impacts Equity and Electrification

September 22, 2022

Half to two-thirds of the electricity rates paid by California residents are, in effect, a “tax” on electricity that disproportionately burdens lower-income households and discourages adoption of electric vehicles, heat pumps, and other clean technologies.

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Budget

California Budget Challenge 2022

April 22, 2022

The Governor released his proposed fiscal year 2022-23 budget on January 10, 2022. Following a deep deficit in 2020-21 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, General Fund revenues have rebounded more quickly than expected and have resulted in a large surplus for 2022-23.

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