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Colleges and Universities Can Lead America’s Shift to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are positioned to lead the transition to 100 percent renewable energy, according to a report released today by UCLA CALPIRG Students. The report stresses that a complete shift to clean, renewable energy is the best way for colleges and universities to achieve their carbon reduction goals and highlights schools across the country that are taking measures to make the transition to renewable energy

U.S. EPA Honors 2015 Green Power Leaders in California

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its annual Green Power Leadership Awards to seven businesses across California. “These organizations demonstrate that green power is an affordable investment that provides reliable energy while fighting global warming.”

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LA Metro Gets $25 Million Federal Grant for SR-71 Freeway Upgrade...

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) will receive $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Phase 2 of the State Route 71 (SR-71) Gap Closure Project in Pomona, Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) announced. The money comes from the department’s Fiscal Year 2026 INFRA grant program for highway and freight projects.

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Tran Bill Would Create Refundable Tax Credit of Up to $4,000...

Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA) has introduced the COST Act, a bill that would set up a tax credit for renters facing rising housing costs. The proposal offers a refundable credit at a base rate of 8% to households with total income of $150,000 or less.