Late last week, California state lawmakers agreed on a sweeping energy and climate package, which focused significantly more on affordability than usual—and included support for expanding production in Kern County as the state desperately tries to keep refineries open. 

California has long touted itself as the industry’s new “foe,” as Governor Gavin Newsom implemented an agenda that’s left the state vulnerable to a severe gas supply shortfall. Now, Newsom and other state officials are taking a step back, finally considering economic realities amid significant voter backlash to cost of living and sky-high energy prices.  

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