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flag California's renewable energy successes are overshadowed by high electricity costs and inconsistent power supply.

flag California's renewable energy progress, hailed for surpassing grid demand on 40 out of 48 days, is criticized for only meeting demand at certain times of the day. flag The state still relies on natural gas, hydro, nuclear, and imported electricity for full coverage. flag Government mandates and subsidies for renewable projects, like the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, have driven up electricity rates by 83% to 118% for major utilities, much higher than inflation, leaving over 2.2 million households behind on bills by an average of $821.

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