demandenergy demandcorona virus Impact of COVID-19 on California Electricity Demand
Two of the primary variable inputs to our modern economy are labor and energy. We are all watching the labor markets and the record unemployment claims week after week. Last month, we also have witnessed, for the first time, negative oil prices caused by disappearing demand. But here I will focus on probably the most important input, electricity. What is happening with electricity consumption while California shelters in place?
written by
Mahmut Karayel
08 May 2020