The problem in California is that there's no political will or benefit to making rational policies. They've shut down all their coal and nuclear plants and they haven't added any hydroelectric capacity in 40 years.
Sadly, blackouts, sky high prices and mealy mouthed bromides about "clean energy" is the most acceptable alternative in California.
The politicians here in CA are absolutely insane. It’s a one-party control state so they can do anything then want. They are now bent on essentially getting rid of residential zoning and having all zoning decisions done in Sacramento. They are on the verge of passing a bill to allow single-family houses to be demolished and two single family homes to replace the demolished house on the lot PLUS two Auxiliary Dwelling Units. That would be FOUR homes on a quarter-acre lot. All because nice, single family homes in pleasant neighborhoods are racist.
The energy policies are beyond stupid as we discussed.