Tight Summer Electricity Supply Predicted

May 9, 2018 | Steve Milne

California's energy grid manager says the electricity supply will be tight this summer. The Folsom-based California Independent System Operator, or CAL-ISO, says low snowpack in the mountains means below-average hydroelectricity supplies.

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Summer Power Supply 'Adequate' For California

May 18, 2016 | Ed Joyce

California's energy grid manager says supply should be adequate for the summer, despite potential natural gas shortages in Southern California.

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Study: Cal-ISO, PacifiCorp Electric Transmission Grid Merger Saves Money

October 13, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The creation of a regional electric transmission grid for six western states, including California, has moved a step closer to reality.

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California Drought: Power Supply Will Meet Summer Demand

May 7, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The manager of California's power grid says additional supply, mostly from solar sources, will help it meet electricity demand this summer.

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California Drought: Summer Power Supply 'Looking Good'

May 4, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The fourth year of drought and above-normal summer temperatures are not expected to put a strain on California’s power supply.