California grid meets renewable energy targets in 2026

California's power grid exceeded 56% renewable energy demand and operated on near-100% clean electricity for nearly one-fifth of operating hours, marking significant progress toward state decarbonization goals.

First covered Sep 26, 2026 · 2:40 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

46d via Bluesky California grid reaches 56% renewable demand and nearly one-fifth of hours on clean energy — California's electricity grid powers tens of millions of homes, businesses, and electric vehicles across a state larger than most countries. In 2026,

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Discussion

Bluesky: @mzjacobson.bsky.social Mark Z. Jacobson · 45d ago · 11 ♥ California grid renewables now meet 56% of all demand and power the state completely for nearly one-fifth of all hours energiesmedia.com/california-r... More data bsky.app/profile/mzja...

Appeared in: 2026-09-27 (#5) · 2026-09-28 (#7)

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