Powering California's Future: Investing in a Modern, Reliable Electric Grid

Investing in a Stronger, Cleaner Energy Future

As our communities continue to grow and our energy needs increase, it is

becoming clear that investing in America's electric grid is essential to

our future.

Clean, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and

battery storage are becoming increasingly important parts of our energy

portfolio. However, producing clean energy is only part of the solution.

We must also modernize the infrastructure that delivers electricity to

homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses.

A reliable electric grid must be able to both receive and transmit

energy efficiently across regions. Much of our nation's energy

infrastructure was built decades ago and was not designed to accommodate

the growing demand for renewable energy, electric vehicles, or advanced

energy storage systems.

Investing in grid modernization improves reliability, reduces outages,

strengthens energy security, and helps lower long-term costs for

consumers. It also supports economic growth by creating jobs in

construction, engineering, technology, and energy development.

California is taking important steps to address these challenges.

Assembly Bill 2493 is designed to accelerate projects that upgrade and

modernize the electric grid, helping ensure that clean energy can be

delivered where it is needed most. Assembly Bill 2516 focuses on

identifying supply chain delays affecting critical grid infrastructure

projects and incentivizing in-state manufacturing of key components

needed to strengthen our energy system.

Together, these measures recognize that building a clean energy future

requires more than generating renewable power—it requires the

infrastructure necessary to move that energy safely and efficiently

throughout our communities.

Communities like San Clemente have an opportunity to be part of this

transition by supporting smart infrastructure investments that improve

resiliency while protecting our environment.

Clean energy is not simply an environmental goal—it is an investment in

our economy, our energy independence, and the future we leave for the

next generation. By modernizing our electric grid today, we can build a

cleaner, stronger, and more reliable energy system for tomorrow.

Both Assembly Bills 2493 and 2516 are expected to be heard this week in

the California State Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications

Committee. Their consideration reflects the growing recognition that a

modern, resilient electric grid is critical to California's economic

prosperity, environmental goals, and long-term energy reliability.