US EditionNewsom: Clean energy fuels two-thirds of California power grid
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – California's clean energy share grew from 61% in 2022 to 67% in 2023, driven by solar, wind, hydropower, and expanding battery storage capacity, state data show.
- In 2023, two-thirds of California's electricity came from clean sources, marking a new record for the state's power grid.
- This milestone followed years of increasing renewable deployment, aided by a wetter year boosting hydroelectric output and expanded battery storage capacity.
- California’s clean energy mix includes 43% renewables like solar and wind, 12% nuclear, and 12% hydroelectric power, while the grid runs on 100% clean power for several hours daily.
- Governor Newsom highlighted that California, the world’s fourth biggest economy, now generates approximately 67% of its electricity from renewable and zero-carbon sources. However, critics point out that in 2025, the state's average electricity price of 36.6 cents per kilowatt-hour is more than twice the national average.
- California aims for 100% clean energy by 2045, but faces challenges including rising costs and replacing fossil fuel plants amid aggressive goals and growing EV demand.
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