Governor Gavin Newsom today supported the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) approval of a new plan to gradually reduce the state’s reliance on the controversial Aliso Canyon gas storage facility. While emphasizing the urgent need for closure, Newsom warned that any abrupt shutdown could drive utility prices sky-high, harming working families. The plan includes new triggers based on natural gas demand to ensure reliable energy while protecting local communities’ safety. Newsom reaffirmed California’s commitment to transitioning to clean energy, but stressed that careful planning is necessary to prevent price hikes and maintain power stability. The state is committed to closing Aliso Canyon “once and for all.”
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