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.
September 13, 2016 | Amy Quinton
Improved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer.
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.
July 14, 2016 | Amy Quinton
California ISO says solar production has hit a new record.
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.
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.
