[41b696ef1113]

How much generation capacity has been shutdown since then? With the seemingly endless installation of solar panels, I am surprised of the generation warnings.

[bombcar]

It’s on the site but apparently the amount of capacity has been “about the same” since 2011 or earlier.

So all new solar etc coming on line is barely replacing capacity lost. And California has been growing.

[secabeen]

California is also using less. LED lighting, more efficient HVAC systems, individual and corporate conservation, it's all helping to reduce the amount of power we need per person.

[ZeroGravitas]

They didn't "lose" capacity, they intentionally shut down coal and some old inefficient gas plants because they were expensive and polluting.

That's a good thing. Cheaper energy, less death and disease.