Tulare Lake re-emerged after intense storms battered the state this winter, and will likely remain in the Central Valley for months — and maybe years — to come.
California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.
Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on established electric utilities.