California's Energy Policy Showdown: Can SB 540 Break the Deadlock?
2025-07-21
California Senate Bill 540, aimed at creating a regional electricity market to facilitate interstate clean energy trading, has sparked a fierce debate among environmentalists. Supporters argue it will lower electricity bills and accelerate climate action, while opponents fear California will lose control of its grid and become a buyer of out-of-state coal power, potentially leading to higher electricity prices. The article delves into the pros and cons of the bill and the positions of various stakeholders, ultimately concluding that cooperation is key to addressing the climate crisis, and California's choice will have a profound impact on the clean energy transition across the West.