Kern Citizens for Energy is a pro-energy coalition dedicated to supporting the thousands of men and women who work in the local energy sector
Kern County, California
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California lawmakers wrapped 2026 floor action. Of five energy bills KCE tracked, four did not pass and one is awaiting Governor action:
SB 1259: Did not pass
SB 966: Did not pass
AB 605: Awaiting Governor action
SB 1245: Did not pass
SB 493: Did not pass
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Energy in Kern County is powered by the people behind the work.
As Derek Gilbert shared, it’s the workforce that keeps our communities and economy moving forward every day.
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Kern County energy is powered by skilled professionals making a difference.
After moving from Venezuela in 2008 one engineer has spent 18 years supporting our local energy sector and community.
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Today we recognize the hardworking employees who power Kern County’s energy industry.
Thank you for your commitment to safety, reliability, and community.
#EnergyJobs #KernCounty #FuelingtheFuture
Kern County runs on hard work—and behind every shift is a real family.
Introducing Real Faces. Real Stories. Kern Energy.
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KERN OIL Red Carpet Premiere
📍 Bakersfield Fox Theater
🗓 Feb 27 | 7:00 PM PST
The documentary highlights the real stories behind Kern County’s energy workforce.
🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/4azECuM
#KernOilMovie #KernCounty #KernEnergy #KeepOilLocal
Oil permitting resumes in Kern County, with 360 permits issued. California Resources shared this helps ensure reliable, affordable energy. Kern leads California in responsible oil production.
Read more: bit.ly/4riqVXL
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The bill would allow Kern County to open up to 2,000 oil drill permits each year for the next 10 years. kget.com/news/local-news/wer…
Kern wins big! Local oil permitting is back - with up to 2,000 new wells per year through 2035. Unleashing Kern oil production - keeping it local, keeping it safe, and boosting our economy bit.ly/4nEUGQN #SB237
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After years of relentless work, I was proud to watch SB 237 be signed into law today! This victory will allow 2,000 new well permits every year, for a decade, unleashing Kern County oil production and putting my hardworking constituents back to work! #drillbabydrill #kerncountyoil #domesticproduction #Affordability
Press release: sr12.senate.ca.gov/content/s…
Keep it Local. Keep it Safe. Keep it Kern. 💡 See how leaders stood up for our community in this video 🎥👇
youtu.be/zwM_eo4kgI8?si=Vy-d… youtu.be/zwM_eo4kgI8?si=I9or… via @YouTube
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“Senate Bill 237, now on Governor Newsom’s desk, will allow Kern County to expand oil production and continue providing Californians with a reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible source of energy,” said Senator Shannon Grove. “We have worked tirelessly to craft a solution that balances clean energy goals with the demand for fossil fuels. I look forward to the Governor signing this bill so that my hardworking constituents can get back to work and provide ALL Californians with affordable prices at the pump.”
“I want to thank retired Commissioner Lorelei Oviatt who is an incredibly talented expert in her field,” Senator Grove continued. “She has worked tirelessly to create Kern County’s EIR, which sets a gold standard for environmental responsibility while allowing Kern County to increase production to help lower costs for Californians. I also want to thank the CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda for bringing all the experts to the table to create a solution that allows for a more affordable and reliable approach to energy production.”
Press release: sr12.senate.ca.gov/content/s…
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Kern County is the home to seas of oil rigs, but there might be more coming on the horizon. kget.com/news/local-news/new…
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Refineries closing and now a critical pipeline on the verge of shutting down. More evidence of California’s failing energy policies that will create gasoline shortages and rising energy costs. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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California legislative leaders have introduced a last-minute deal aimed at increasing oil production in Kern County oil fields while further restricting offshore drilling. @laura_nelson @grace_2e latimes.com/california/story…
A new bill could shield Kern’s oil permitting from endless CEQA lawsuits — finally.
More local control. More jobs. More energy security.
Let Kern lead.
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Is the Governor coming to realize that it’s bad policy to destroy in-state oil production?? Let’s hope so. bit.ly/452qSpv
A big win for Kern County! Hundreds rallied in support of local oil at the Board of Supervisors hearing. Proud to stand with our community.
📺@KGETnews coverage: youtube.com/watch?v=rinIKNuk…
#KernCounty #SupportLocalOil
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The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to approve a revised oil and gas rezoning ordinance that could allow for nearly 2,700 new oil wells to be permitted each year. turnto23.com/news/in-your-ne…
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California’s energy security runs through the Central Valley.
Federal and local leaders are taking steps to boost needed oil and gas production—but Gavin Newsom’s policies still restrict it with constant roadblocks, driving up costs and increasing our state’s dependence on foreign oil.
Let the Central Valley power California.