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Temperatures are forecast to drop significantly today.
Even so, California power regulators have issued another flex alert. The California Independent System Operator, or Cal ISO, says the 150,000 acre-plus Bootleg Fire burning in South Oregon is impacting electrical grids from the Pacific Northwest through California. This comes after a Flex Alert was issued over the weekend due to triple-digit temperatures statewide, with Sacramento still expected to hit mid-90's later today. State residents are now being asked to conserve energy between 4 and 9 pm.
Flex Alerts were issued earlier this weekend because of expected energy demand at a time when much of the state saw triple-digit temperatures.
Here are things you can do to conserve energy during a Flex Alert
- Set thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, if health permits
- Avoid using major appliances
- Turn off unnecessary lights
- Use fans for cooling
- Unplug unused items