California Plans to Extend Cap-and-Trade Amid Federal Investigation

Gov. Newsom says an extension proposal will be out in coming weeks to ensure the emissions reduction program can continue beyond 2030.
California Plans to Extend Cap-and-Trade Amid Federal Investigation
The Phillips 66 refinery near the Port of Los Angeles on March 28, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democratic legislative leaders on April 15 announced they will seek to extend the state’s cap-and-trade emissions reduction program, part of which was set to expire in 2030.

The announcement came a week after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to investigate state energy policies, including California’s initiative, for possible constitutional violations.