California’s Geologic Energy Management Division

Ringside: Lines for Gas Coming to California

November 6, 2025 2:45 amNovember 6, 2025 2:46 am

Achieving California’s goal of net zero by 2045 requires rapidly transitioning away from combustible fuel. It’s a risky strategy. If the transition happens too fast, Californians confront energy shortages and high prices. When it comes to electricity, Newsom has so...

Ringside: Newsom’s Concessions to Oil Industry Will Not Save It

October 1, 2025 2:55 amOctober 1, 2025 2:56 am

Access to adequate supplies of gasoline and diesel fuel for Californians is in dire peril, and the signing of SB 237 on September 19 will do very little to change that. To rescue the industry, far more sweeping legislation is required. First,...