ENERGY SECURITY: THEN AND NOW DOWNLOAD TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Mark Twain Warned Us Striking Out in a Different Direction From Policy to Progress What Next? Final Notes Policy Shifts Across Five Decades By Michael Picker · October 2025 Introduction California’s distinct pattern of energy policy after the 1973 Arab oil boycott has worked well […]
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California Governor’s Executive Order on Affordability INTRODUCTION On October 30, 2024, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Tackling Raising Electric Bills.” While the EO does not take any action that will directly reduce rates or bills, it orders the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the California Air
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CPUC HISTORY OF TREATING DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AS A HIGH COST RESOURCE INTRODUCTION The California Public Utility Commission’s (CPUC) vote on May 30, 2024, rejecting a proposal to create a new Community Solar program known as the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) may signal a shift in how the CPUC approaches clean energy procurement. The
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IN THE NEWS Top California Lobbying Firm 2024 Caliber Strategies has been recognized as a top lobbying firm for 2024, receiving accolades from Gov Business Review for its outstanding reputation and industry expertise. Known for guiding businesses through California’s intricate energy regulations, Caliber offers strategic solutions that align with the state’s ambitious clean energy goals.
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Electrify Everything:How California Homes and Businesses Are Transitioning Away from Natural Gas INTRODUCTION California has long been at the forefront of environmental advocacy, leading the nation in initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable development. A key component of the state’s green agenda is the push towards the electrification of buildings — a
Navigating the Permitting Process for Renewable Energy Projects in California: An Insider’s Guide INTRODUCTION The transition to renewable energy is a critical component of California’s ambitious environmental goals. With the state leading the nation in implementing green initiatives, the development of renewable energy projects such as solar farms, onshore and offshore wind farms, energy storage
The Comprehensive Guide to California’s Energy Policy Landscape [2024] INTRODUCTION Welcome to “The Comprehensive Guide to California’s Energy Policy Landscape for 2024.” This guide provides an in-depth look at the significant changes and continued advancements in energy regulation within California. As a leader in environmental advocacy and renewable energy legislation, California sets precedents that often
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Hope Fasching
Associate
Ms. Fasching is a green hydrogen policy expert and clean energy advocate, having spent several years working in clean energy consulting and policy development.
Prior to joining Caliber, Ms. Fasching served as a Consultant and Senior Policy Analyst at Strategen, a clean energy strategy consulting firm, and also helped lead the Green Hydrogen Coalition. In this role, she worked extensively with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Air Resource Board (CARB) on various clean energy topics. She also tracked relevant clean energy legislation at the California State Legislature. Ms. Fasching also worked with the Governor’s Office of usiness and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and other key stakeholders on California’s clean hydrogen hub.
Ms. Fasching holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of California, San Diego, with a focus on energy policy and econometric analysis. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles in Political Science.
Hope Fasching
Associate
