The California Legislature has voted to give Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration permission to buy massive amounts of electricity.
. State regulators would decide how much this charge would be. Consumers would not pay it until the wind projects are up and running, likely several years from now.Wind turbines owned the Danish company Orsted are seen off the coast of Block Island, R.I.
Supporters argue the bill will save people money in the long run on their electric bills. California has a law requiring all of its electricity to come from renewable or non-carbon sources by 2045. To do that, supporters say the state will have to invest in offshore wind projects, which typically generate the most power at night when solar energy is not as abundant.
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