Author name: Annita Selwyn

California’s Bold Leap: New Energy Storage Pledge Reshapes Grid Policy and Global Ambition

California has once again positioned itself at the forefront of energy policy innovation, this time by becoming the first subnational entity to join the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge. Announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on January 2, 2026, the commitment targets a tripling of global energy storage capacity to 1,500 GW, doubling grid investment, and deploying 25 million kilometers of new transmission lines by 2030. This move not only underscores California’s leadership in clean energy but also signals a seismic shift in how states and regions can drive international climate and energy agendas—even as federal policies fluctuate.

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