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flag California's clean energy meets demand for part of the day, but high costs strain customers.

flag California claims clean energy met grid demand for 40 out of 48 days, but this only holds for part of the day. flag The state still relies on natural gas, hydro, nuclear, and imported power for full coverage. flag Mandates forcing utilities to buy renewable energy, combined with subsidies, have led to projects like the Ivanpah Solar plant, which struggled despite $1.6 billion in federal support. flag Electricity rates have risen 83% to 118% over ten years, far above inflation, with 20% of customers owing an average of $821 on their bills.

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