Boost in renewables brings California emissions in April to record lows

Published 00:23 on June 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:23 on June 12, 2024  / Bijeta Lamichhane /  Americas, Canada, US

California's electricity sector recorded the lowest CO2 output since the state’s independent system operator began recordkeeping a decade ago, as renewables’ share made up more than half of the grid, data published Monday showed.
California's electricity sector recorded the lowest CO2 output since the state’s independent system operator began recordkeeping a decade ago, as renewables’ share made up more than half of the grid, data published Monday showed.


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