Energy security in California Revision notes

Facts that are important to remember:

• Has the largest state economy in the USA 
• Lowest per capita energy consumption rate in the USA
• Has 16% of the USA's oil reserves but only 3% of its gas reserves
• Produces 5% of USA's total electricity 

The reasons for the California blackouts (June 2000- May 2001):

• The weather 2000/2001:
• Oregon and Washington had third year of droughts; has less surplus electricity to export
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