No, California does NOT always have constant blackouts.
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Since 2001, California has only had rolling blackouts during one instance: in 2020, which occurred for less than 3 hours on August 14 & on August 15 for less than 500,000 people.
- They were not widespread, nor statewide, nor long lasting.
- Since then, investments in battery storage, and clean energy have kept the electrical grid stable.
- Texas has experienced at least four major statewide blackouts during the same time period.
- In fact, between 2000 and 2023, Texas was the leading U.S. state for major power outages, with almost 264 blackouts in the 23-year period.
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No, Gavin Newsom is NOT prioritizing climate action over economic needs
Investing in climate action is safeguarding long-term economic growth.
Claim that ‘clean energy will not meet our energy demand’ is FALSE
In 2024, clean energy supply equaled or exceeded demand in the CAISO service area for the equivalent to 51 days of meeting demand with 100% clean electricity.
No, Gavin Newsom & his allies DID NOT just force 12 historic family farms & dairies out of Point Reyes National Seashore.
This is a FEDERAL deal, not state.