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Newsom's Energy Pact Faces Backlash Over Rising Costs

2/17/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom's clean energy pact with U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces criticism for failing to address California's high energy costs.
Republican candidate Steve Hilton called the collaboration "insanity" and critics Dr. Wayne Winegarden and Tom Manzo say heavy regulations raise costs.
California remains import-reliant, with more than 40% of gasoline imports from the Caribbean.
Newsom continues efforts to boost oil production and stabilize fuel supply.

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Governor Gavin Newsom's clean energy pact with U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faces criticism for failing to address California's high energy costs.
Republican candidate Steve Hilton called the collaboration "insanity" and critics Dr. Wayne Winegarden and Tom Manzo say heavy regulations raise costs.
California remains import-reliant, with more than 40% of gasoline imports from the Caribbean.
Newsom continues efforts to boost oil production and stabilize fuel supply.