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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2023 · 7 MIN

Inside the solar energy fight roiling a California water district

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California's largest agricultural water district is making controversial plans to conserve water and invest in solar panels. It’s a Biden-esque policy move prompted by the projected impacts of climate change and shifting political winds. But that strategy is prompting a power struggle within the district that could determine how water fights unfold across the state. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down how the district is going through a political transformation, its approach to climate change, and what it means for California at large. Plus, the Biden administration finalized tighter offshore drilling safety rules on Tuesday.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Ry Rivard covers energy, the environment and transportation in New Jersey for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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