Flipping the Switch: What Will it Take for California to Meet Its 100% Green Energy Goal?
We’ll talk with state and local leaders about where we’re making real progress and where we’re falling short.
Young professionals on the job. As more Gen Z workers rethink traditional career paths, hands-on roles in fields like renewable energy are gaining ground. (Thing Nong Nont/Getty Images)
Airdate: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9 AM
California is racing toward the ambitious goal of a 100% clean energy grid by 2045. But trading fossil fuels for zero-carbon power isn’t as simple as flipping a switch—it means overhauling the appliances, vehicles, and energy systems we’ve relied on for decades. We’ll talk with state and local leaders about where we’re making real progress and where we’re falling short. And we’ll hear from you: how is California’s green energy transition impacting your daily choices and utility bills?
Guests:
- Siva Gunda, vice chair, California Energy Commission
- Merrian Borgeson, California climate and energy policy directory, Natural Resources Defense Council
- Lori Mitchell, director, San Jose Clean Energy