California natural gas generation falls 60% as solar power and imports rise
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Diana DiGangi
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California's natural gas-fired electricity generation dropped 60% in early 2026 compared to the same period in 2024, driven by a 21% surge in solar generation within the CAISO grid and increased electricity imports. The shift reflects California's accelerating transition to renewable energy, with solar power and imports displacing fossil fuel generation during spring months when solar output peaks.
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Solar generation in CAISO increased 21% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024
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