California’s Energy Policies are a Problem: A Major National Risk?

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley dives into California's escalating energy crisis, scrutinizing the impact of Governor Newsom's policies on both the state's economy and national security. Experts Ronald Stein and Mike Umbro outline the dangers posed by California's growing reliance on imported fuel, the closure of in-state refineries, and the increasing dependence on China for energy. They highlight the risks of Newsom's energy mandates, particularly the push for electric vehicles and refinery shutdowns, which threaten California’s economic stability and security. The discussion calls for a more balanced, hybrid approach to energy policy and urges federal intervention to protect the state’s energy future.Connect with Ronald on his LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldstein/Check out Ronald on American Outloud here:https://www.americaoutloud.news/author/ronald-stein-p-e/Connect with Mike Umbro on his LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeumbro/Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro01:12 - California’s Energy Crisis02:05 - National Security Risk03:32 - Governor Newsom’s Mandates04:12 - Newsom’s Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration05:33 - Jet Fuel and Diesel Shortages06:44 - Kern County and the Potential for Oil Production08:52 - The Sierra Club’s Influence10:27 - Electric Vehicle Mandates and Infrastructure11:33 - Hybrid Vehicles vs. Full Electrification12:51 - The Real Environmental Impact of EVs14:10 - The Need for a Hybrid Energy System15:33 - The Future of Solar and Lithium Batteries16:28 - California’s Power Grid Challenges18:09 - The Federal Role in California’s Energy Crisis20:14 - Oil and Gas as Essential for Infrastructure23:33 - Nationalizing Refineries for Security25:24 - The Impact of Climate NGOs27:43 - California’s Economic Collapse31:26 - The Risk of Losing California’s Energy Independence32:09 - The Challenges with Renewable Energy34:05 - Energy and Data Centers35:54 - Oil and Gas Backlog36:28 - California’s Potential for Energy Rebound39:42 - The Need for Federal Intervention41:07 - The Sierra Club’s Influence on Policy43:11 - Conclusion and Future Outlook

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