Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change California vs Trump In The Battle For Clean Air | Ep234: Liane Randolph
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Nov 19, 2025 Liane Randolph, an experienced California public servant and former chair of the Air Resources Board, discusses the clash between ambitious state climate policies and federal pushback. They delve into California's journey to establish a thriving electric vehicle market and tackle issues like tariffs that threaten progress. Randolph explains the innovative cap-and-invest system and the importance of grid planning, while addressing challenges like rising electricity costs and the need for affordable EV options. With the stakes high, they explore pathways to a cleaner future.
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California's Energy Progress Is Policy-Driven
- California met early targets and has a credible path to 2030 if implementation continues.
- Continued clean electricity policy and planning drove much of the emissions reductions.
Planning Created The Battery Market
- The duck curve and integrated planning revealed the need for battery storage.
- Legislated storage targets and IRP planning accelerated procurement and drove cost-effective deployment.
How CARB's Origin Shaped Auto Rules
- CARB's origins trace to 1967 and scientific proof that vehicles caused LA smog.
- Early regulation like catalytic converters began California's strict vehicle-emissions leadership.