January 30, 2026 Interview with Mr. Drew Bohan, Cal. Energy Commission Executive Director: Ms. Ashley Bridges, Pajaro Loaves and Fishes Executive Director

Hour One: Mr. Drew Bohan, Executive Director of California Energy Commission (CEC), discusses the process for Opt-In Certification of large non-fossil fuel power facilities and energy storage systems that streamlines permitting process.  The CEC makes the decisions, not local land-use agencies, but does that mean local authorities are ignored and powerless???Listen in! AB 205 Opt-In Fact Sheet: https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/Opt-In_Certification_Fact_Sheet_ada.pdf dashboard of current Opt-In Projects: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/60636fa7f262449f8f033a74b0ccc763    Hour Two: Interview with Ms. Ashley Bridges, Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes Executive Director discusses the work to help feed 80-100 families daily with the help of many volunteers.  Since beginning in 1989 in response to the great need of many displaced by the Loma Prieta Earthquake, this wonderful organization helps nourish people and support the Community.  Listen in and learn how to help! https://www.pvloavesandfishes.org/