With many staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, energy use in California is changing. Last Tuesday, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) released a report showing reductions in energy demand and energy prices following stay at home orders from some California counties in mid-March and the March 20 statewide stay at home order. California saw more significant reductions in weekday energy use compared to weekend energy use.

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Pandemic’s Stay-at-Home Order Shrinks California Energy Demand
Adenike Adeyeye, Western States Energy Manager and Senior Analyst
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California Sets New Record for Wind Generation
Laura Wisland, Senior energy analyst
April 12, 2013 1:39 PM EDT
When we are ready for winter to end but forced to endure a few more weeks of grey and blustery days, we often attempt to comfort ourselves by saying “April showers bring May flowers.” But now, thanks to the growing amount of wind generation capacity and blustery spring winds, we can expect something else in April: loads of clean, renewable energy. Read more >