Folsom, CA….The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 2, effective today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The emergency alert has been declared to help the grid secure more supplies and urge market participants to lower demand on the system. The state and much of the West is enduring an historically long and record-breaking heat wave, straining the grid from high electricity use.

A Flex Alert is also in effect again for today, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to help alleviate grid stress and avoid rotating power outages.

When the Flex Alert conservation period is in effect, consumers are urged to:
 Set their thermostat to 78 degrees
 Avoid using the oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer
 Turn off unnecessary lights
To be as comfortable as possible during the Flex Alert hours, consumers are also encouraged to manage electricity use by taking these steps before 4 p.m. today:
 Pre-cool your home by lowering the thermostat as low as 72 degrees
 Use major appliances, like dishwashers, washers and dryers, and ovens
 Adjust blinds and drapes to cover windows

To learn more about EEA designations, view the Emergency Notifications fact sheet.
For more information on grid conditions, view today’s video of Elliot Mainzer, the CEO of the ISO.

For the most up-to-date information on emergencies, follow grid conditions in real time on ISO’s Today’s Outlook, download the free ISO Today mobile app, and follow us on Twitter at @California_ISO.
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The California Independent System Operator (ISO) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated, with its partners, to continuous improvement and secure operation of a reliable grid operated for the benefit of consumers. It provides comprehensive grid planning, open and nondiscriminatory access to one of the largest networks of high-voltage transmission power lines in the world, and operates a $9 billion competitive electricity market. Recognizing the importance of the global climate challenge, the ISO is at the forefront of integrating renewable power and advanced technologies that will help provide a sustainable energy future efficiently and cleanly.
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