(KMJ) – A statewide Flex Alert has been issued for Wednesday as above-normal temperatures and high energy demand continue to threaten California’s electric grid.
The California Independent System Operator says the alert will be in place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in an attempt to avoid power disruptions and rolling blackouts. It adds Flex Alerts are a call to consumers to voluntarily conserve energy when the demand for power could outstrip supply, which generally occurs during the hottest parts of the day when electrical demand is high.
During the Flex Alert period, the ISO says consumers are encouraged to:
- Set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, or use fans to cool the home, if your health permits
- Avoid using major appliances like dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers
- Turn off all unnecessary lights
- Unplug unused items
