Policymakers from many states are looking to California as a leader in cutting emissions and saving costs. But according to a report by Thomas Tanton of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the California model has many shortcomings. Comments Tanton: “The key question for policy makers should be whether California’s energy policies benefit consumers. The answer is no. With a few exceptions, electricity prices in California are higher than in the rest of the nation. Residential power bills increased by 36 percent since 1990. Moreover, California-style policies have created razor-thin supply margins, resulting in price volatility and rolling blackouts during periods of peak demand. California is not an appropriate model for other states or for the nation.”
California energy policy no role model
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