Topic: Energy

On March 5, 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a long-awaited decision following its investigation into the unprecedented spike in wholesale natural gas prices during the winter of 2022–2023. For public agencies across California, the findings—and what the decision does not address—carry important implications...

Based on “City of Fresno’s Journey to ZNE” by Ann Kloose, Smart Energy Decisions. Achieving Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is a bold goal for any city—but for the City of Fresno, the journey has been defined not by aspirational targets, but by practical, measurable action....

Solar remains a smart investment—even under NEM 3.0. SPURR’s awarded REAP Program vendor, DSD Renewables, reports solar energy can still be economical in California, especially for public agencies like schools and municipalities, but success depends on careful project design. While NEM 3.0 lowers compensation for...

In a significant step towards sustainability, Fullerton College recently unveiled its first-ever solar panel installation during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a milestone for the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). The project is the culmination of a three-year collaboration between the college, SPURR, and...

SPURR is pleased to announce a new vendor in our Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement (REAP) Program: DSD Renewables. SPURR awarded DSD Renewables, a leading solar and energy storage provider, based on its outstanding proposal submitted in response to our recent Request For Proposals (RFP) for...

SPURR is pleased to share another success story from our REAP (Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement) Program. SPURR, working in partnership with North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), conducted a competitive statewide RFP for solar and energy storage and selected a vendor that “exceeded” NOCCCD’s...

California’s PG&E customers have been experiencing higher than-normal rates reflected on their monthly utility bills. A new report anticipates the issue compounding over the next 3 years. But, PG&E disagrees.  The forecast by state regulatory bodies predicts that PG&E customers will see bills outpacing inflation...

The School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified vendors to submit responsive proposals for solar photovoltaic and energy storage projects. SPURR is a CA joint powers authority with >300 member public school and community college districts and...

PG&E recently published their rate increases effective January 1, 2024. According to news site KSBW, rates will increase at an average of over $32 per month for roughly 16 million customers across California. The increased funds, reports KSBW, will help “bury 2,100 miles (3,380 kilometers)...