page 22 • The base scenario reflects the state’s vehicle and emission reduction policies, and final energy demand reflects economy-wide electrification for California. • Electricity’s share of final energy increases from 60% by 2050. • Electrification supports decarbonization for California by replacing fuel combustion with electricity, which is a lower-cost clean energy carrier, and for many end uses, including passenger vehicles, it also improves efficiency. • The base scenario is adapted from the central scenario of EER’s 2024 Annual Decarbonization Perspective, reflecting a nationwide high-electrification demand-side scenario. The base scenario reflects California shifting toward electricity and away from other fuels