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by fcccccbjjv 691 days ago
Unless I'm missing something this is the instantaneous generation, ie it needs to be averaged over 24hr (actually over the year) to get a real picture of CA's energy mix.

(Also, I wouldn't put hydro in the clean energy in CA)

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It's a bit misleading to say Hydro doesn't tackle climate change, though it is environmentally unfriendly.

One particular political party loves to make jokes about "clean" energy, by conflating different definitions of clean. Generally, I think it's fair to say climate change is the biggest concern, so I am comfortable when "clean" or "green" refers to CO2 free.

My concern with California hydro is the water wastage. Nothing excuses the amount of water California wastes.