California may order 6 GW early to secure expiring renewables credits

A CPUC judge in California has proposed ordering an additional 6 GW of electric capacity between 2029 and 2032 to take advantage of expiring federal tax credits for renewable energy projects, as part of the state's goal to procure over 40 GW of capacity by 2032. The focus is on utility-scale solar, battery storage, wind capacity, and non-lithium-ion long-duration storage to achieve 100% emissions-free electricity by 2045. This initiative is driven by the expected increase in electricity demand due to data center growth, electric vehicle charging, and building electrification. Stakeholder comments on the 6 GW procurement proposal will be collected until October 22, 2025.

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/08/california-may-order-6-gw-early-to-secure-expiring-renewables-credits/