Environment

Solar Eclipse Will Darken California Skies And Challenge The Electric Grid

August 11, 2017 | Amy Quinton

On August 21st, the US will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979. While Californians will only see a partial eclipse, the rare event will darken skies and challenge the electric grid.

Environment

California Uses More Renewables, Less Natural Gas This Summer

September 13, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Improved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer.

California Heat Brings Energy Conservation 'Flex Alert'

July 27, 2016

UPDATE 4 p.m.: Operators of California's power grid have issued a so-called Flex Alert calling for energy conservation due to high temperatures in the state. The alert has been extended through Thursday.

Environment

Solar Production Reaches New Record

July 14, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California ISO says solar production has hit a new record.

Environment

Study Shows Benefits Of Regional Power Market

July 12, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A new study shows that creating a multi-state electric market in the West would allow California to reach its 50 percent renewable energy goal by 2030.

Environment

California Drought: Power Supply Will Meet Summer Demand

May 7, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The manager of California's power grid says additional supply, mostly from solar sources, will help it meet electricity demand this summer.