Another Flex Alert Issued As California's Heat Wave Continues

A statewide California Flex Alert has been issued from 1 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 1 according to the California Independent System Operator. Residents are requested to save power however possible, according to this report.

The CISO, which manages the state's power grid, issued a statewide Flex Alert that will be in effect from 1 to 10 p.m. Friday, calling for voluntary electricity conservation across the state of California.

"Consumers are urged to conserve electricity especially during the late afternoon when air conditioners typically are at peak use," the California ISO said in a statement. "Consumers can help avoid power interruptions by turning off all unnecessary lights, using major appliances before 1 p.m. and after 10 p.m. and setting air conditioners to 78 degrees or higher."

The ISO noted that power demand could reach record levels on Friday thanks to the continuing heat wave. Power supplies are expected to be tight nationwide, as will natural gas supplies in Southern California, due to operating limitations on the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility near Porter Ranch, according to Cal-ISO.

"Southern California Gas Co. and the ISO are following the processes established to manage gas supply in the LA Basin during the limitations placed on the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility," according to Cal-ISO. "The generation fleet has performed well so far during this prolonged heat wave without any major outages."

Conservation Tips

• Set thermostat at 78° or higher and turn off, if away
• Cool with fans and draw drapes
• Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances
• Use major appliances in morning or late evening

Learn more: http://www.flexalert.org/ (Available in Spanish and Vietnamese)

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