> According to my research, there are NO coal-fired energy production plants in the state of California.
They’re all right across the border in AZ. Of course sending all the power long distance created 4 times the pollution of having them near where the power is needed.
There are some coal-fired plants in Nevada and New Mexico, as well as Arizona. I think there’s even one in Utah. Your point is well taken.
Average of 6% lost on transmission of electricity cross-country.