🔌💡 Eclipse + CA's energy grid 💡🔌
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Lindsey Kalkbrenner
Aug 18, 2017, 1:47:46 PM8/18/17
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As we excitedly prepare for the solar eclipse on Monday, please think about conserving energy during the eclipse to prevent excess greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The California Public Utilities Commission, Energy Commission, and Energy Upgrade California are asking California residents, businesses, and organizations to reduce electricity usage during the eclipse.
WHY?
The state's solar energy production will decrease during the eclipse.
Though California has enough generation capacity to manage the grid during the eclipse, electricity will need to come from fossil fuels.
By reducing our electricity demand during the eclipse, we can minimize the need to turn on additional natural gas-fired energy production.
What if millions of Californians stepped in to curb energy use, rather than relying on expensive and inefficient natural gas peaking power plants? We could show that we don't need to fall back to fossil fuels, and that we value clean air and climate solutions. Let's join together to show our support for building a resilient renewable energy-based future.
WHAT CAN I DO?
- turn off and unplug electronics at home, before you leave for SCU
- don't charge any electronics during the eclipse 9am-12pm
- turn off lights, computers if possible
- unplug electronics that aren't in use (especially coffee makers, microwaves, anything with a standby light)
- share how you plan to conserve energy to inspire others: #sustainableSCU
Lindsey Kalkbrenner
Director, Center for Sustainability | Santa Clara University
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