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California and the White House clash over the pace of energy transition

California added 30.8 GW of clean energy and battery storage from 2019 to 2026, while the Trump administration has expanded federal support for oil and gas.

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OilPrice reports that California has moved to reduce reliance on oil, coal, and gas by investing heavily in renewable energy capacity over the past decade, a shift that has helped the state cut emissions as other U.S. states struggle to decarbonize.

The outlet says President Trump has taken the opposite tack, doubling down on fossil fuel support after declaring an “energy emergency” upon taking office in January 2025. It adds that federal executive orders and policies are encouraging oil and gas expansion while restricting renewable energy production.

California’s Democratic government, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, has set multiple renewable energy and decarbonization targets, including developing an emission-free grid by 2045 and investing in solar, wind, and battery storage. OilPrice notes that between 2019 and 2026, California added 30.8 GW of clean energy and battery storage.

The article also highlights that California still relies heavily on natural gas even as it pushes for cleaner power, setting up an ongoing standoff over how fast the energy transition should proceed.

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