Late Tuesday afternoon, statewide electricity demand reached 52,061 megawatts, breaking the record of 50,270 MW set in 2006, according to Cal-ISO. Tuesday, declaring "consumer conservation played a big part in protecting electric grid reliability." To drive home the situation, alerts were sent to cell phones across the state urging people to "conserve energy now to protect public health and safety," and warning that "power interruptions may occur unless you take action."īut with residents responding to the conservation call, officials ended Energy Emergency Alert 3 at 8 p.m. Tuesday, the state moved into an Energy Emergency Alert 3, calling for maximum conservation efforts while warning that blackouts could be imminent without reduced demand. The voluntary conservation measures have worked so far, although the state was on the verge of rolling blackouts on Tuesday evening. Residents were also advised to pre-cool their homes as much as possible and close blinds and drapes to keep interiors cool. setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher.The agency also issued an Energy Emergency Alert 2 on Thursday, which will be in place until 9 p.m., signaling that Cal-ISO is requesting emergency power supplies from all resources to meet anticipated heightened demand.ĭuring the Flex Alert, residents are asked to save power by: Southern California wildfires grow with little containment.California and the West broil in record heat wave.California warns of possible rolling blackouts amid scorching heat wave."because market deficiencies are projected during that time frame," according to the agency. Thus far, the power grid has held firm, and no rotating blackouts have been implemented.Ĭal-ISO extended Thursday's Flex Alert from 3 to 10 p.m. LOS ANGELES (CNS) - With Southern California in a ninth straight day of a prolonged heat wave, the state's power regulators are again hoping to avoid rolling blackouts by asking all residents to conserve electricity during the hours of 3 to 10 p.m., extending the previous Flex Alerts by two hours.īut an end to the heat wave is finally in sight, thanks in part to Hurricane Kay, which is moving along the coast of Baja California and expected to bring clouds and possibly rain to the area by the weekend.įlex Alerts issued by the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state's power grid, have been running every night during the heat wave from 4 to 9 p.m., urging residents to eliminate unnecessary power usage and prevent strain on the system. Click the arrow above to watch the video. EDITOR'S NOTE: Multimedia journalist Jada Montemarano spoke with a hardware store owner about trying to keep up with the demand for air conditioners during the heat wave.
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