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California hits milestones toward 100% clean energy — but has a long way to go
Battery storage has helped the state survive heat waves on growing amounts of clean energy, even as electric cars and appliances increase demand.
Unpredictable events like wildfires and winter storms also cause outages, while hot summer months, with air conditioners whirring, strain the supply. Over the July 28 weekend, California marked the 100th nonconsecutive day within a 144-day stretch in which 100% of electricity came from renewable sources for periods ranging from five minutes to more than 10 hours, he said. And the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant will continue operating while Pacific Gas & Electric pursues federal permission to stay open past 2025.
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