[philjohn]

Is that CA number because more properties are generating lots of Solar PV and so need less from the grid?

You still have the problem, especially with PV, of the duck curve that requires other producers to ramp down (and potentially be paid for ramping down).

[nomel]

As someone in California, part of it is that we have the highest cost electricity in the country. Texas power costs less than 1/3 what I pay.

I, personally, would use much more if it were cheaper (tighter thermostat/AC, charge at home, etc).