Governor Newsom calls on Legislature to pass critical power grid proposal: ‘Our best shot at affordability this year’

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today again called on the Legislature to pass a viable proposal to save California consumers upwards of $1 billion every year on energy costs, savings that would benefit millions of Californians.

The proposal – which is supported by a broad and diverse coalition of clean energy, environmental and labor advocates – enables the expansion of regional energy markets to lower energy costs, cut air and climate pollution, and avoid power outages. 

The Governor’s call for action comes after recent studies have found that acting this year is expected to yield more than $1 billion every year in economic benefits for the state – translating to real savings on customer electric bills.

“I’m calling on the Legislature to pass a viable  proposal to expand regional power markets – it’s our best shot at affordability this year. Over $1 billion in economic benefits to our state is on the line and failure to get this done will mean higher electric bills, more pollution and a less reliable power grid. Californians deserve action now to make their electric bills more affordable.”

Earlier this month, the Governor met with the coalition of supporters and thanked them for their work advancing this commonsense plan to further integrate California’s power grid with the broader West.

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