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November 24, 2025 Today in Energy ›

Natural gas use for electricity in California falls as solar generation rises ›

Although natural gas generation still provides more electricity than any other source in California, electricity generation from natural gas has decreased over the past several years while generation from solar has increased. More

California electricity generation by source

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly


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