On the afternoon of May 13, 2017, 67% of the electricity flowing through the main California grid was from renewable resources such as solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, and geothermal, according to the California Independent System Operator. Overall on that day, 42% of California's electricity demand was served by renewables (not including large hydro) as shown on the hourly chart below.
California's renewable electricity target is 33% by 2020, increasing to 50% by 2030. This year, legislation has been proposed to increase the target to 100% by 2045.
California's renewable electricity target is 33% by 2020, increasing to 50% by 2030. This year, legislation has been proposed to increase the target to 100% by 2045.
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