EnvironmentSolar Eclipse Will Darken California Skies And Challenge The Electric GridAugust 11, 2017 | Amy QuintonOn 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Uses More Renewables, Less Natural Gas This SummerSeptember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonImproved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Heat Brings Energy Conservation 'Flex Alert'July 27, 2016UPDATE 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSolar Production Reaches New RecordJuly 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia ISO says solar production has hit a new record.
EnvironmentStudy Shows Benefits Of Regional Power MarketJuly 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonA 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.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Power Supply Will Meet Summer DemandMay 7, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe manager of California's power grid says additional supply, mostly from solar sources, will help it meet electricity demand this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
