Top Story California reduces subsidies for homes with rooftop solar The decision, which would reduce the incentive for homeowners to install solar panels, could influence other states to make similar changes.
Politics A solar firm plans to build off-grid neighborhoods in California Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on established electric utilities.
Politics A fight over rooftop solar threatens California's climate goals Utility regulators have proposed slashing the incentives homeowners receive to install solar panels, a long-sought goal of utilities and labor unions.
Newsletter www.nytimes.com For the most vulnerable, California blackouts 'can be life or death' As the widespread outages in the state continued for a second day, fears grew for sick and older residents and those who rely on medical equipment.