The new year is shaping up as the time California may show its cards to unleash the most aggressive climate change-driven energy agenda in the nation, which includes gas, but “natural gas” specifically is not included in the long-term plans.

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) is sharing responsibility on several decarbonization and electrification initiatives with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Air Resources Board.

After establishing a 2020-2023 investment plan at $100 million/year, a draft decarbonization assessment for new buildings is slated early this year by the state agencies to move toward a 100% zero-carbon electricity policy.

“As Californria continues to decarbonize its economy through electrification of [energy] end...