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Smaller snowpack could impact California hydroelectricity generation, as December power usage falls

Published 21:45 on January 8, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:38 on January 8, 2021  / Dan McGraw /  Americas, Canada, US

California’s snowpack remains below historic averages and could limit future low-carbon hydroelectric generation, while overall power consumption dropped slightly in December across the Golden State as Governor Gavin Newsom re-imposed measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, data shows.
California’s snowpack remains below historic averages and could limit future low-carbon hydroelectric generation, while overall power consumption dropped slightly in December across the Golden State as Governor Gavin Newsom re-imposed measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, data shows.


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