Climate

May 12, 2026

California’s Energy Future: A Conversation with Chair David Hochschild

As California confronts rising demand, wildfire-driven costs, and federal policy uncertainty, VX News spoke with California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild on the state’s entry into a new phase of energy deployment—defined by speed, scale, and resilience.

August 28, 2025

LADWP’s New Ratepayer Advocate — Meet Tim O’Connor

Tim O’Connor, newly appointed Executive Director and Ratepayer Advocate for the Office of Public Accountability (OPA) at LADWP, outlines his vision for modernizing the role to meet today’s affordability, climate, and infrastructure challenges.

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