Why did Newsom veto California’s virtual-power-plant bills?

October 08, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Jeff St. John
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that aimed to boost the use of virtual power plants, undermining an opportunity to decrease the state’s fast-rising electricity costs and increase its grid reliability. On Friday, Newsom vetoed AB 44 , AB 740 , and SB 541 , which were passed by large majorities…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that aimed to boost the use of virtual power plants, undermining an opportunity to decrease the state’s fast-rising electricity costs and increase its grid reliability. On Friday, Newsom vetoed AB 44 , AB 740 , and SB 541 , which were passed by large majorities…

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