Californians are being asked to conserve power for a third day in a row as the state’s grid operator expects another strain on the energy grid.
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The California Independent System Operator, or Cal ISO, announced on Thursday that a Flex Alert was issued for Friday, which is forecast to be hotter than Thursday’s high temperature.
With a Flex Alert, residents are urged to conserve electricity from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. as energy use is expected to increase amid a long stretch of high temperatures, the California Independent System Operator said in a release.
The Flex Alert was issued to avoid power disruptions due to the increased strain on the power grid due to more people using electricity to keep cool.
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order intended to temporarily increase the state’s energy supply.
So far this week, there have not been any unplanned outages reported in relation to excessive use of energy. In 2020, multiple factors including high temperatures and an Oregon wildfire led to several days of rolling blackouts for millions of Californians.
Here are things you can do to conserve energy during a flex alert
- Set the thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, if health permits
- Avoid using major appliances
- Turn off unnecessary lights
- Use fans for cooling
- Unplug unused items
The heat is expected to continue through Tuesday. On Wednesday, Cal ISO said more Flex Alerts are possible through the weekend.
KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday through Tuesday heat impact days with highs forecast in the 108-111 range in the Valley. That means people should plan around the heat in the afternoons, especially students with after-school activities.
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