Overview of Energy Policy and Energy Economy in California (in German only)

Original title:Übersicht über die Energiepolitik und -wirtschaft in Kalifornien

California is perceived as a forerunner regarding climate and energy policy, both within the USA and worldwide. It has implemented a number of ambitious policies covering renewable energy, energy efficiency and transport, being a role model also for other states. However, it faces certain challenges on its energy markets, such as high electricity prices and outdated energy infrastructure, resulting in massive disturbances of the electricity systems. Hence, security of supply is one of the central objectives of energy policy in California.

This report gives an overview on both California’s energy economy and energy policy. The first part gives an overview of the foundations of California's energy economy. The second part examines the drivers of its energy policy and current political debates. The third part introduces the federal institutions and their competencies. Finally, the fourth part presents important topics connected to the transition of California’s energy system.

Further publications in the series

• Netzgekoppelte Speicher in Kalifornien – Analyse der Rahmenbedingungen für netzgekoppelte Speicher in Kalifornien (September 2019)
• Wasserstoffpolitik in Kalifornien (September 2019)
• Energiepolitik in der Region New England (Mai 2019)
• Offshore Wind Deployment in Germany, Facts and Policy Lessons (April 2019)
• Der größte US-Stromsystembetreiber PJM – Einführung und aktuelle Debatten (Oktober 2018)
• Power systems in the 2020s: What can Germany and the PJM region learn from each other? (Oktober 2018)
• Community Choice Aggregation – Kommunen in Kalifornien und anderen US-Bundesstaaten werden als CCA zum Stromversorger (August 2018)
• Übersicht über die Energiepolitik und -wirtschaft in Texas (Juni 2018)
• Die Debatte zur Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule - Strommarktpolitik unter Präsident Trump (Januar 2018)
• Kalifornien und Deutschland: Energiepolitische Zusammenarbeit mit den Nachbarstaaten im Stromsektor (Dezember 2016)
• Überblick über die Energieeffizienzpolitik in den USA (Dezember 2016)
• Überblick über die US-Strommärkte (November 2016)