What's Powering the Grid
See generation mix by fuel type and identify clean energy windows
Available data: 2025-10-01 to 2026-10-13
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24-Hour Generation Mix: CAISO
Hourly breakdown of electricity generation by fuel type for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Indigo area below zero = excess solar going to battery storage, pumped hydro, or exports
CO2 Intensity
300.69lbs/MWh
Low Carbon
20.8% lower than yesterday
Good time for charging and running appliances.
Daily Renewable Mix
62.5%average
+8.3% vs yesterday
Solar, wind, and hydro combined
☀Cleanest Hour
1:00 PM
131.2% renewable at peak
Best time for EV charging and flexible loads
Clean Energy Windows
Periods with high renewable generation (>50%) - ideal for carbon-conscious load scheduling
Best time to charge: 8 AM - 5 PM
111% renewable
Peak: 131% at 1:00 PMIdeal for charging EVs, running dishwashers, and other flexible loads.
24-hour timelineGreen = >50% renewable
12am6am12pm6pm12am
Key Insights for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Cleanest hour: 1:00 PM with 131.2% renewable
- Average CO2 intensity: 300.69 lbs/MWh(↓ -20.8% vs yesterday)
- Renewable generation: 62.5% of total(↑ +15.4% vs yesterday)
Real EIA-930 data from U.S. Energy Information Administration