CALIFORNIA, USA — As a heat wave moves in, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is asking consumers to preserve energy on Wednesday to help alleviate stress on the power grid. Consumers are being asked to limit energy usage from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Reduced electricity use during a Flex Alert can prevent further emergency measures, including rotating power outages," CAISO said in a news release.
Northern California is experiencing higher than normal temperatures which, in turn, is causing air conditioners to work harder than usual.
Consumers can get ahead of preserving energy by:
- Pre-cooling their home by setting their thermostat to 72 degrees
- Adjust blind and drapes to cover windows
- During the Flex Alert California ISO is asking consumers to avoid major appliances and to set thermostat to 78 degrees or higher.
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