East Bay Community Energy

East Bay Clean Power Alliance raised concerns over East Bay Community Energy’s, or EBCE’s, proposal to allocate funds to the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for the purpose of creating an asthma treatment program. 

The Berkeley City Council heard updates on climate goals in a regular meeting Tuesday bracketed by a large showing from city labor unions alleging the city had not honored labor contracts.

When Billi Romain was first employed by the city of Berkeley 15 years ago, the government had a single sustainability-focused person on its staff.

A city of Berkeley press release urged Berkeley residents to opt in to a 100% renewable electricity plan, as the city recently did. 

At its regular Tuesday meeting, Berkeley City Council discussed recent violence against Asian Americans and anti-displacement measures taken by the city.

One of the simplest steps cities can take is to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings. 

East Bay Community Energy and Sunrun are collaborating on a project to bring energy to residents affected by PG&E power shut-offs.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested a state takeover of PG&E unless the company creates a safe plan of action after the fires caused by its equipment and its 2018 file for bankruptcy.

After PG&E’s two public safety power shutoffs, District 4 Councilmember Kate Harrison is advocating the community’s enrollment in East Bay Community Energy.

To promote public health and safety, the CPUC is working to drive down ignition risks from utility infrastructure, power loss and disruption to communities.