Something readers need to know to interpret a comparison between California and Texas is that Texas uses way, way more electricity than California. Part of the

Something readers need to know to interpret a comparison between California and Texas is that Texas uses way, way more electricity than California. Part of the reason why California need not keep pace with Texas in this race is that California pursues efficiency standards and dispersed solar generation to a greater degree. CAISO's peak load hasn't grown much in the last 20 years. The 2024 peak load minute was below the 2006 peak load minute, despite a 23% larger population. ERCOT dispatches twice as much power per capita.