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August heatwave sends California power consumption above 2019 levels

Published 18:10 on August 26, 2020  /  Last updated at 01:28 on August 27, 2020  / Dan McGraw /  Americas, Canada, US

California’s heatwave this month pushed power consumption above levels for the same period in 2019, with much of the increase filled by carbon-emitting sources, according to California Independent System Operator (CAISO) data.
California’s heatwave this month pushed power consumption above levels for the same period in 2019, with much of the increase filled by carbon-emitting sources, according to California Independent System Operator (CAISO) data.


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