A study by San Diego Gas and Electric Co. (SDG&E) found that a diversified decarbonization approach is needed for California to hit its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.

This would include intense electrification, the use of clean fuels such as hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG), and carbon removal projects.

“Accelerated electrification of transportation and other sectors is essential to California and our region’s sustainability. It is also incredibly important that California takes electric reliability into consideration and doesn’t leave anyone behind when developing a decarbonization roadmap,” said SDG&E CEO Caroline Winn. “Given the scale of the transformation required to achieve California’s ambitious goals, collaboration across many sectors will be...