PSE in the Media
Providing scientific perspective on energy-related issues is built into PSE’s mission. “PSE in the Media” features a selection of media coverage on our research and expert commentary. For media relations assistance, go to the Press Room.
PSE in the Media January 7, 2022
California bills aim to help communities create resilience, cut emissions with microgrids and DERs
Between 2013-2020, California utilities reported that they cut power to more than 3.2 million customers, according to PSE Healthy Energy, a nonprofit research institute.
PSE in the Media December 8, 2021
Microgrids and solar reduce risk of power outages
Many organizations and communities are investing in solar backup power to keep critical systems online during grid outages.
PSE in the Media December 1, 2021
Local clean energy can be the foundation for climate resilience
Clean energy and backup power at the household and community level can supply electricity when the grid goes down.
PSE in the Media October 27, 2021
Climate Summit discussions include equitable transition away from fossil fuels
Low-income households tend to face a greater energy burden, meaning more of their earnings go to paying utility bills than other households. This could become even worse if policies are enacted that leave these communities behind, according to Elena Krieger, the director of research...
PSE in the Media October 26, 2021
Study: Toxic fracking waste is leaking into California groundwater
The research leaves little doubt: California is facing massive groundwater contamination.
PSE in the Media October 25, 2021
Unchecked Oil and Gas Wastewater Threatens California Groundwater
“California jumps out as being the only state that allows this disposal practice, which has been going on for over 100 years,” said study leader Dominic DiGiulio, a senior research scientist at Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy, a multidisciplinary research and policy institute
PSE in the Media October 24, 2021
Unlined waste disposal pits endanger groundwater in San Joaquin Valley
A new study by the energy science and policy research institute, Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers (PSE) for Healthy Energy... is the first to analyze the statewide impact of the current and historical use of unlined produced water ponds to dispose of produced water.
PSE in the Media October 22, 2021
Proposed rule would prohibit new oil wells near homes
UC Berkeley and Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers (PSE) for Healthy Energy selected 15 public health experts to inform the draft announced Thursday. The panel saw a connection between the close presence of oil and gas developments and respiratory diseases, heart disease and other health impacts.
PSE in the Media October 22, 2021
California Moves to Enact Broad Setbacks to Prevent New Oil, Gas Drilling Near Communities
A 15-member public health expert panel selected by the University of California, Berkeley, and Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers for Healthy Energy helped prepare the draft.
PSE in the Media October 22, 2021
Newsom backs tougher rules, buffer zone for oil wells
But the Newsom administration say they relied on a 15-member public health expert panel selected by the University of California, Berkeley, and Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers (PSE) for Healthy Energy.
PSE in the Media October 22, 2021
California Moves to Prevent New Oil Drilling Near Communities, Expand Health Protections
The state is proposing a 3,200-foot setback in order to protect public health. A 15-member public health expert panel selected by University of California, Berkeley and Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers (PSE) for Healthy Energy helped inform the draft rule announced today.
PSE in the Media October 22, 2021
California Proposes 3,200-Foot Buffer Zone Between Oil Wells and Homes, Schools
The new ruling, a key environmental protection, will impact 30% of oil wells in the state.