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California grid emissions hit record January low as gas cedes ground to hydro, imports

Published 23:09 on March 2, 2026 / Last updated at 23:09 on March 2, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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California's electricity sector emissions fell for a fifth straight January as natural gas lost ground in the power mix to imports and hydro, according to the state's grid operator.
California's electricity sector emissions fell for a fifth straight January as natural gas lost ground in the power mix to imports and hydro, according to the state's grid operator.


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