California energy flow in 1986
Although California is the fourth largest oil producing state in the nation, 45% of the state's energy supply is from out-of-state sources. Imported oil and natural gas are the principal fuels used. The only coal used within state borders is a small amount of coking coal. Total energy demand in California fell 1.5% in 1986 in part due to a mild winter that led to decreased heating requirements in the residential, commercial, and to a lesser extent, the industrial end-use sectors. The decline in industrial energy consumption paralleled the decline registered in the US as a whole, but was more marked in California. As industrial activity was robust by all criteria, the decline relates to increased efficiencies as well as the increasing importance of service industries and other less energy intensive components in the sector. Consumption of fuels for transportation increased to an all time high; the growth in 1986 exceeded the estimated population increase over the same period. Cogeneration and self-generation of electrical power increased substantially and continued to displace utility generated power which has posed problems for the utilities and regulatory agencies alike. Expected growth in both sources, as well as in alternative sources of power in the state, such as geothermal and windpower, promises to produce an electrical capacity suplus within a few years. 27 refs., 4 figs., 8 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5745432
- Report Number(s):
- UCID-18991-86; ON: DE88004371
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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