As you know, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Dems in that state have lofty “clean energy” goals for their state:
In California, a clean energy economy isn’t some time far off in the future.
We are doing it today. https://t.co/qTh5YwlxhN
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 18, 2022
California runs on 100 per cent clean energy for the first time https://t.co/GlJbLyU7Fc
— The Independent (@Independent) May 2, 2022
RT some hopeful news! #California is showing the world that a clean energy future is possible. https://t.co/9WDMH0aPGL #climateaction @GreenMatters
— Debbie Levin (@DebbieatEMA) May 6, 2022
Square up all these “California will run on 100 percent clean energy” goals with reality and it leads to quite a shot & chaser:
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— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) May 7, 2022
Are the wheels already coming off?
California says it needs more power to keep the lights on https://t.co/ByKV9tPZve pic.twitter.com/K0fgb0mEvJ
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 7, 2022
From Reuters:
California energy officials on Friday issued a sober forecast for the state’s electrical grid, saying it lacks sufficient capacity to keep the lights on this summer and beyond if heatwaves, wildfires or other extreme events take their toll.
The update from leaders from three state agencies and the office of Governor Gavin Newsom comes in response to a string of challenges with the ambitious transition away from fossil fuels, including rolling blackouts during a summer heat wave in 2020.
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In an online briefing with reporters, the officials forecast a potential shortfall of 1,700 megawatts this year, a number that could go as high as 5,000 MW if the grid is taxed by multiple challenges that reduce available power while sending demand soaring, state officials said during an online briefing with reporters.
Gee, what could possibly go wrong in California?
California power grid expected to fail this summer if anything unexpected happens like heatwaves, fires, or bad weather.
Rolling blackouts will result from power supply shortfalls.
Power situation will worsen as state accelerates climate policies.https://t.co/w2RSAZmi0F
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) May 7, 2022
Not having electricity during an extreme heatwave will cause enormous human suffering and economic damage. Fortunately, climate change can be blamed for policy failures requiring doubling down until they work.
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) May 7, 2022
No water, no power, no problem as California loses population to more business friendly states.
Just imagine if California had softened its scarcity policies. 50 Million population, more electoral votes, and budgets bursting at seams. Takes effort to sabotage this well.
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) May 7, 2022
But they can’t give up on those progressive and “woke” goals, even if it’s ultimately self-defeating and detrimental to people who live in the state.
“Unexpected”
— The H2 (@TheH2) May 7, 2022
This state is moronic. Can’t manage water, power or money. Keep funding the stuff that gives you the feelz though https://t.co/3ppjO1dpXn
— Michelle ⚾️ (@MichelleInCAL) May 7, 2022
California voters had a chance to remove Newsom from office but didn’t take advantage of the opportunity.
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