The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has issued a Flex Alert for Wednesday, August 31st asking consumers and businesses to conserve energy between the hours of 4pm to 9pm, due to predicted high energy demand and tight supplies across the West. Read the news release.
To prepare for a FlexAlert, we are all urged to manage our energy use, such as cooling and appliances, prior to 4pm when energy supplies are more likely produced from renewable solar resources.
Tips to Manage Energy Use Before 4pm:
- Pre-cool your home or work space by lowering your thermostat
- Use major appliances (dishwasher, washer and dryer)
- Close window coverings
- Charge electronic devices and electric vehicles
Tips to Manage Energy Use After 4pm until 9pm
- Set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher
- Avoid using major appliances
- Turn off unnecessary lights
Tips available in ESPAÑOL
Helpful Resources:
Read the most recent CAISO news release.
A Flex Alert is issued by the ISO when the electricity grid is under stress because of generation or transmission outages, or from persistent hot temperatures.
Follow developing grid conditions at the ISO’s News webpage, under the System Conditions Bulletin, or follow us on Twitter at @California_ISO.
Click here to learn more about System Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies. Follow grid conditions in real time at ISO’s Today’s Outlook, or download the free ISO Today mobile app.
