Mark Jacobson has taken a lot of heat for his insistence that Wind, water, solar and batteries can power the grid reliably – but relentlessly evolving technology keeps proving his point, particularly since massive battery buildout in states like California and Texas is creating what amounts to a phase-change in how the grid works, crowding out gas to an amazing degree.
Fossil gas use for electricity down 59.5% in 2026 versus 2023 in the world’s 4th-largest economy.
16th-straight and 43rd of 66 days in 2026 with >100% WindWaterSolar on California’s main grid
Fossil gas use continues to plummet as solar & batteries rise
