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California’s Rising Gasoline Prices – Finding and Fixing the Root Cause

November 5, 2024

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SPURR PAVE Program: ForeFront Power Webinar Recap

September 18, 2024

SPURR recently participated in an informative webinar with one of our four awarded PAVE Program vendors, ForeFront Power.  The PAVE Program (Procurement Assistance for Vehicle Electrification) is designed to assist California public agencies in planning and procuring EV charging infrastructure. The PAVE Program helps these...
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PUC Predicts PG&E Electricity Rate Hikes, Utility Giant Refutes

August 29, 2024

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Santa Barbara USD Prepares for January 2025 Fluorescent Lighting Ban

August 13, 2024

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School Bus Electrification Continues Growth Trajectory Across U.S.: Over 12,000 Committed 

July 30, 2024

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Utility Companies’ Role In School Bus Electrification

July 10, 2024

Following the EPA’s issuance of $900 million in rebates for school bus electrification, utility providers are stepping up to the plate to help school districts make the transition.  “Not only are electric school buses more widely available than they’ve ever been,” UtilityDive states, “but as...
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Biden Administration Announces 50% Hike in Tariffs on Solar Cells from China 

May 27, 2024

President Biden recently announced new tariffs on goods imported from China. The levies include a major tariff increase on solar cells, the vast majority of which are manufactured in China. As previously reported by SPURR, 2023 saw multiple factors constraining American solar energy initiatives. This...
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SB 1374: An Introduction to California’s Newest Energy Bill Affecting Schools

May 22, 2024

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