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Wind and solar energy are reliable sources of electricity that can diversify our nation's energy portfolio. However, continued growth of renewable energy in the U.S. faces a serious challenge: the lack of transmission.
Hydroelectric power is a major source of California's electricity. In 2014, hydroelectric power plants produced approximately 14,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, or 6 percent of the total in-state electricity generation, down from 12 percent in 2013.ydroelectric power is a major source of California's electricity. In 2014, hydroelectric power plants produced approximately 14,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, or 6 percent of the total in-state electricity generation, down from 12 percent in 2013.