California has long had it both ways: pursuing green ambitions while remaining a major oil-producing state. Pressure to change is building.

Corporations increasingly want 24/7 renewable power. Offshore wind may help make that a reality in some markets.

Solar home systems are effective for rural households. But for hundreds of millions, minigrids may be lowest-cost path toward electrification.

The increasing prevalence of DERs across distribution grids demands a more flexible and accurate approach to forecasting and planning.

Most, but not all, of the studied solar projects can move forward without added cost.