California’s Energy Hypocrisy: How Policies Are Hurting the State

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley, Mike Umbro, and Ronald Stein discuss the energy crisis in California, highlighting the state's over-reliance on foreign oil and its impact on national security. They explore the challenges of refining capacity, the state's environmental policies, and the need for a shift from stringent regulations to practical solutions like expanding domestic oil production. The conversation underscores the importance of securing permits for critical energy infrastructure, with a call for action to address California's looming energy shortages and their consequences for the U.S. economy. Thank you Ronald and Mike for stopping by the podcast, and I loved our conversation! Stu "I don't need hugs, I need drilling permits" - Mike Umbro - I loved this quote. "California is now a national security risk." Ronald Stein - This is a serious problem for the Trump administration, as Gavin Newsom seems bent on destroying California's energy and finances. Ronald Stein on America Outloud News: https://www.americaoutloud.news/author/ronald-stein-p-e/ Ronald Stein on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldstein/ Mike Umbro on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeumbro/ Please check out Mike Umbro on X Here. https://x.com/MikeUmbro Highlights of the Podcast  00:00 - Intro 01:51 - California's Energy Crisis 03:22 - California’s Oil Import Challenges 04:47 - California’s Regulatory Challenges 05:21 - California’s Energy Security Risk 07:15 - The Future of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in California 09:07 - The Hydrogen and Natural Gas Solution 11:00 - Potential Solutions for California’s Energy Issues 12:35 - The Importance of Permits 13:05 - California’s Dependency on Foreign Oil 14:16 - The Dark Fleet and Environmental Concerns 15:01 - Unethical Practices in the Green Movement 17:16 - Working with the Next Generation 19:45 - California's Energy Future and Policy Change 22:20 - Returning to California’s Energy Independence 25:01 - Offshore Drilling and Environmental Risks 29:58 - The Impacts of California's Energy Policies on National Elections 32:07 - Final Thoughts