It would be unconscionable to do nothing while all taxpaying Californians suffer through this energy crisis. The answer remains increasing supply, which will come from building power plants, transmission lines, liquid natural gas facilities, hydroelectric power dams and natural gas pipelines. Northern California could have avoided two rolling blackouts in January if the transmission line had been able to deliver surplus electricity from Southern California. The Golden State may have to endure a second summer of rolling blackouts if work doesn't begin soon. That blockage is considered one of the causes of a recent two-day blackouts.
Blackouts are state emergencies.
They represent potential disaster for public health and safety. The California crisis will spill over through the Western grid into our 10 neighboring states. California's energy shortage may lead to grievous and disastrous consequences for taxpayers, ratepayers, utilities, businesses and our economy. I continue to support interim relief with a family rebate and utility tax relief and the long-term solutions that expand our supplies of electricity and bring gas and electric bills down. Assemblyman Phil Wyman, R-Tehachapi, represents the 34th District, which includes portions of Kern County.