Development

Elected Officials and Residents Voiced Significant Concerns to the California Public Utilities Commission Regarding the Golden Pacific Power Link's Route, Citing Wildfire Risk, Cultural Impacts, and a Lack of Detailed Information.

The Yuba City Council Approved Subdivision Maps and Initiated Annexation for New Housing Units, with a Public Hearing for Funding Mechanisms Set for October 2026.

The California Energy Commission's September 9 Meeting Packet Indicates a Planned $8.33 Million Cut to a Long-Duration Energy Storage Demonstration at Pg&e’s Mendocino Substation.

Elected Officials and Community Members Voiced Broad Opposition to the Golden Pacific Power Link, Citing Wildfire Risks and Cultural Impacts at a State Utilities Commission Meeting.

Initial Approvals for Two Housing Units and Proceedings for Annexation Into a Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Were Advanced by the City Council, with a Public Hearing on Annexation Set for October 2026.

California Energy Commission Staff Moved to Approve the Analysis for the 2025 Energy Code's Residential Certification, Facing a Federal Submission Deadline.

Hat Creek Construction and Materials Will Begin Work in September to Address Environmental Damage From a February Penstock Failure in the Sierra Foothills.

California's Recently Adopted Energy Standards for Homes Are Projected to Save $4.8 Billion Statewide and Avoid 4 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions Over 30 Years.

The State Agency Has Formally Begun the Process to Confirm Its Latest Energy Code Meets or Exceeds Federal Standards, Citing an Impact Analysis Report.

The California Energy Commission Approved Updated Residential Energy Codes, New Compliance Software, and a Key Reference Manual, Setting the Framework for Future Construction Permits.

Proposals for New Urban and Fire Service Areas for the Lakeside at Sutter Pointe Development Will Now Advance to the Local Agency Formation Commission.