Citing record energy costs, Kern and Fresno County Supervisors unanimously urge Governor Newsom to curb dependence on foreign oil by producing more in-state.
Coastal elites may not notice the impact of Sacramento’s policy decisions, but blue-collar Californians certainly do – and they’ve decided enough is enough.
Policies limiting in-state energy production mean California’s economic security is routinely threatened by unpredictable events halfway around the world.
Without a decrease in demand, in-state production cuts will only result in more foreign oil imports. Forecasts show California’s oil demand will remain stable for decades.
While wealthy households get benefits for driving electric vehicles and installing solar panels, other communities are left to make ends meet as costs increase.