California is proving that a clean energy future isn’t just possible – it’s already happening. In a groundbreaking achievement, the state has powered itself with two-thirds clean energy in 2023, marking a transformative moment in the fight against climate change.

The numbers are staggering. Renewable and zero-carbon electricity generation now account for 67% of California’s total electricity sales, a massive leap from just 41% a decade ago. This includes solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, geothermal, and biomass energy sources that are rapidly reshaping the state’s power landscape.

What makes this milestone even more impressive is how California has simultaneously grown its economy. Greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 20% since 2000, while the state’s GDP increased by 78% in the same period. This demolishes the old narrative that environmental protection hurts economic growth.

The clean energy sector is also a major job creator. California now boasts over half a million green jobs – seven times more than fossil fuel employment. Solar and wind jobs make up the majority, with battery storage and grid modernization emerging as the fastest-growing sectors.

In 2024, the state added a record-breaking 7,000 megawatts of clean energy capacity, the largest single-year increase in state history. Solar leads the charge, with over 21,000 MW of installed capacity and another 19,000 MW of behind-the-meter generation.

Most incredibly, clean energy has powered 100% of California’s grid for some part of the day on more than 9 out of 10 days in 2025. The state is on track to generate 148,000 megawatts of clean power by 2045, setting a bold standard for climate action that the rest of the world can follow.

This isn’t just about numbers – it’s about reimagining our relationship with energy and proving that sustainable solutions are not only viable but essential for our collective future.