"California's New Rules Threaten Community Solar Initiatives"

California Governor Gavin Newsom's appointees on the Public Utilities Commission voted to approve a solar energy program that critics argue will hinder access to community solar projects, a middle ground solution between rooftop systems and large solar farms. The decision has sparked criticism from environmentalists and advocates who believe it will fail to promote new projects and is inconsistent with the state's climate goals. Despite Newsom's strong climate record, this move has raised concerns about the state's ability to meet its renewable energy targets cost-effectively.