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California power emissions drop in July on strength of hydro imports

Published 17:09 on September 28, 2020  /  Last updated at 00:27 on September 29, 2020  / Dan McGraw /  Americas, Canada, US

California power sector emissions plummeted year-on-year during July even as electricity consumption began to return to historic levels from coronavirus-era lows, with the abatement likely helped by hydroelectric imports, according to California Independent System Operator (CAISO) data.
California power sector emissions plummeted year-on-year during July even as electricity consumption began to return to historic levels from coronavirus-era lows, with the abatement likely helped by hydroelectric imports, according to California Independent System Operator (CAISO) data.


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