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California Q1 power emissions mark YoY climb for first time since 2021

Published 23:48 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 23:48 on May 5, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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California’s power sector year-to-date (YtD) emissions through March jumped nearly 5% year-on-year (YoY), the first such annual increase since 2021, data from the state's largest grid operator showed Monday.
California’s power sector year-to-date (YtD) emissions through March jumped nearly 5% year-on-year (YoY), the first such annual increase since 2021, data from the state's largest grid operator showed Monday.


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