Americas > California power demand slips to lowest in two decades in 2020, as natural gas sources rise

California power demand slips to lowest in two decades in 2020, as natural gas sources rise

Published 19:17 on May 11, 2021  /  Last updated at 19:17 on May 11, 2021  / Dan McGraw /  Americas, Canada, US

California electricity consumption declined in 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but more carbon-intensive sources fulfilled this demand, according to preliminary California Energy Commission (CEC) data released Tuesday.
California electricity consumption declined in 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but more carbon-intensive sources fulfilled this demand, according to preliminary California Energy Commission (CEC) data released Tuesday.


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