Trump, California and High-Speed Rail
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California may have lost up to $3 billion in potential revenue from a signature emissions reduction program over the past year, a new report has found. The Golden State’s cap-and-trade
Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda.
Climate change activists slammed California Democrats and Governor Gavin Newsom for rolling back several environmental laws.
For years, California has added significant amounts of renewable energy to its electric grid to meet the state’s mandate to derive 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045. Three years ago, Newsom set benchmarks for the state to reach 90% electricity from renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2035 and 95% by 2040.
"Californians pay an additional 72.4 cents per gallon at the pump attributable to state and local taxes and fees, which is the highest in the nation," according to the California Tax Foundation. "California's state excise on gasoline is 57.9 cents per gallon (as of July 1, 2023)."