Increased drought in California could lead to electricity generation producing 8% of California’s electricity generation compared to 15% under normal rainfall conditions, the U.S. said. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday.In its overarching view, the EIA expects that immersion in hydropower generation will lead to an 8% increase in natural gas generation, an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions related to energy by 6%, and an increase of about 5%. with wholesale electricity prices throughout the West, the media report said.
Earlier this month, California energy authorities released an accurate forecast of the state power grid, saying it did not have enough power to keep the lights on this summer and otherwise when heat waves, volcanic eruptions or other catastrophic events occur.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday warned that he would order a significant reduction in water use across the country if businesses and citizens do not reduce their water use in the face of a severe drought.In April, the California Department of Water Affairs (CDWR) said the national ice cap was only 38% of the average for this time of year, following three consecutive months of recorded dry weather.The EIA analyzed six water treatment plants in California, which represent 22% of the state’s water capacity. All reports are available on their website.
