California’s electricity prices have surged 127% since 2010, despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s assertions about clean energy success. The state now holds the nation’s second-highest electricity prices, with critics attributing this to aggressive green energy initiatives and federal subsidies for renewables. These policies, supported by the Biden administration, have led to high costs and unreliable energy sources, resulting in soaring prices for consumers.
The article highlights the contentious debate over the causes of rising electricity prices. Some blame President Donald Trump’s policies for curtailed subsidies for wind and solar, while others point to AI’s electricity demands or inflation. However, these claims are challenged under scrutiny. Politicians often shift blame to gain political advantage, as seen with Newsom’s recent visit to Brazil’s COP30 climate conference, where he criticized Trump for not attending, accusing him of ‘handing the future to China.’
Newsom’s assertions about California’s progress in green energy, such as operating on