As governor, I’ll make California energy independent with a cheaper, faster, and better energy system designed for the 21st century.
Here’s how I’ll do it:
1. I'll cap Big Oil's profits and refund drivers.
I'll set a hard cap on refinery profits. Every dollar collected from Big Oil's illegal markups will be returned directly to Californians.
2. I'll investigate Big Oil's price gouging.
I'll work with the Attorney General to launch an official investigation into the "mystery gas surcharge" that allows Big Oil to rip off Californians.
3. I'll tax private jet fuel.
California drivers pay higher taxes to fill up their cars than billionaires pay to fill up their private jets. I'll double the tax on private jet fuel to invest in our communities.
4. I'll make electric cars affordable for everyone.
launch a massive state "Cash for Clunkers" program. I'll also triple the EV tax credit so working and middle-class households can afford to transition.
5. I'll fast-track clean energy.
I'll overhaul the CPUC to slash red tape. This will force utilities to fast-track new clean energy projects and lower bills.
6. I'll block manufactured shortages.
I'll expand California's state strategic petroleum reserves. This will protect families during crises and stop Big Oil from creating artificial shortages.