Newsom’s Power Grid Reliability ‘Reserve’ Fund Sparks Climate Concerns

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new $5 billion proposal to help maintain the reliability of the state’s power grid in the face of potential blackouts in the coming summers is drawing concerns from fellow Democrats over investing in fossil fuel power plants, with one top lawmaker calling for a special public hearing on the issue. “While I agree with the governor that accelerating the adoption of clean energy and preventing power disruptions are a top and urgent priority, all Californians...