We need a massive effort at cutting red tape in our state, led by the governor. Massive users of energy such as those found in the Silicon Valley should be encouraged through a streamlined permitting process and other incentives to provide for their own energy needs by building their own generators. Further, tax incentives need to be provided to those who are willing to take on the risk of power generation in California. However, those who do engage in the sale of energy on the open market need to be watched closely to ensure they are not gaming the system. An adequate supply of affordable natural gas is necessary.
State government needs to do whatever possible to stabilize the market.
Most generation facilities are powered by natural gas. We need to encourage exploration to ensure we have enough supply for tomorrow's demand. We need to be confident the pipe supply system is capable of meeting the demand. Further, California needs to upgrade its transmission system. The power grid is not capable of transmitting the power which new facilities would generate.