California added record clean energy — can it keep it up?

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June 4, 2025, 6:33 PM

• •California has added record amounts of clean energy capacity for three consecutive years.
• •The state is expected to continue growing its green energy projects, with 20,000 MW under contract by 2030 and 75,000 MW by 2040.
• •Renewable energy's growth is threatened by actions from the Trump administration, including potential cuts to tax credits and erratic tariffs, which could lead to job losses and investment delays.
• •California's shift to renewables, generating over 50% of its electricity from them, exceeds the national average of 20%, but faces headwinds from political opposition and policy changes.

California has significantly increased its renewable energy capacity, adding record amounts for three years straight, with further expansion planned. The state's renewable energy sources now provide over half of its electricity. However, the growth of renewable energy faces potential setbacks due to political actions, including proposed cuts to tax credits and tariff policies. These developments threaten to slow down the expansion of green energy, potentially leading to job losses and investment delays in the renewable sector.

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