California Sunshine Yields Ample Daytime Power, Some Wasted

March 19, 2017

(AP) - California is producing so much solar-powered electricity during daytime hours that some plants are shutting down until demand picks up later in the day.

Environment

Study Shows Benefits Of Regional Power Market

July 12, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A new study shows that creating a multi-state electric market in the West would allow California to reach its 50 percent renewable energy goal by 2030.

Environment

Record Heat, Wildfires Scorch Western U.S.

June 19, 2016 | Ed Joyce

As thousands of federal and state firefighters work to contain wildfires in California and other western states, record-setting heat has prompted warnings from the National Weather Service for parts of California, Nevada and Arizona.

New System Allows Cal ISO To Purchase Power Automatically When Needed

November 10, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

California's Independent System Operator says it now has faster and cheaper access to power thanks to a new automated system.

Environment

Imported Hydroelectricity Will Help Meet Summer Demand

May 13, 2014 | Steve Milne

More people in California will be turning on their air conditioners this week as the weather heats up. That will put a strain on the state's energy resources including hydroelectricity, which is already in short supply because of the drought.