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Flipping the Switch: What Will it Take for California to Meet Its 100% Green Energy Goal?

Aug 5, 2026 · 54m

Summary

KQED’s Forum explores California’s transition to a 100% clean energy grid by 2045, featuring guests from the California Energy Commission, NRDC, and San Jose Clean Energy. The panel discusses the complexities of phasing out fossil fuels while managing rising electricity costs and infrastructure challenges. They address listener concerns regarding solar incentives, heat pump affordability, and equitable access to clean technology for low-income residents and renters.

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