29-08-2017 20:47 via sacramento.cbslocal.com

Power Conservation Urged As California Broils

SACRAMENTO (AP) — California energy authorities urged voluntary conservation of electricity Tuesday as a wave of triple-digit heat strained the state’s power grid.
The California Independent System Operator issued a so-called flex alert for 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., the period when air conditioners are typically at peak use and consumers should avoid running major appliances.#ISO issues a #FlexAlert today, 8/29 to #ConserveEnergy
from 2-9pm. More info & #energysavingtips at https://t.co/
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