If Kamala Harris becomes president, the policies that have plagued California could soon become the reality for the entire country.

California, under the leadership of Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom, foreshadows America’s fate if Harris ascends to the presidency. The state has aggressively pursued climate policies, which, while championed as progressive and forward-thinking, have also proven costly and economically burdensome for its residents. These policies, enacted in the name of combating climate change, offer a glimpse into the Biden-Harris administration’s whole-of-government approach and its harmful effect on Americans.

California’s climate actions, epitomized by legislation like the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, have made the state a trailblazer in renewable energy initiatives. However, this has come at a steep cost to consumers. For instance, California consistently ranks among the states with the highest electricity prices, second only to Hawaii. As of mid-2024, Californians were paying 25.93 cents per kilowatt-hour, more than double the national average and significantly higher than states like Texas, which boasts a competitive energy market with prices about 162 percent lower. These inflated costs result from policies that favor non-dispatchable energy sources like wind and solar, requiring extensive investments in grid upgrades and new infrastructure — expenses that are ultimately passed on to consumers.

In the push for a green economy, California has also implemented stringent regulations and........

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