During summer 2016 (June, July, and August), thermal generation (almost all from natural gas) in the area serviced by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) was down 20% from the previous summer, while generation from hydroelectricity, other renewables, and electricity imports was higher than the same period last year.
The overall level of electricity consumption was 2% higher this summer as temperatures were slightly warmer than the previous summer.
There will be a half-day trip to the headquarters of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), in nearby Folsom, California from the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geoexpo+ .
