How the world's fourth biggest economy plans to reach 100 pct clean energy

About this episode

David Hochschild discusses California's transition to 100% clean energy amidst political challenges.

David Hochschild, the head of the California Energy Commission, on how the world's fourth biggest economy is moving away from fossil fuels, despite Trump. Plus: News of the week.

People in this episode

Guest: David Hochschild

Topics covered

• clean energy
• California
• fossil fuels
• energy policy

Keywords

• California Energy Commission
• Trump
• renewable energy

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