Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keeping the lights on for Californians amidst a clean energy transition and changing climate is no easy feat. Intense summer heatwaves are signs of the climate crisis. These events can cause spikes in energy use that can put stress on the electricity grid. Renewable energy resources and other technologies, like battery storage, are helping to increase grid reliability so customers aren’t left in the dark. But will it be enough?
Keeping the lights on for Californians amidst a clean energy transition and changing climate is no easy feat. Intense summer heatwaves are signs of the climate crisis. These events can cause spikes in energy use that can put stress on the electricity grid. Renewable energy resources and other technologies, like battery storage, are helping to increase grid reliability so customers aren’t left in the dark. But will it be enough?
