SMUD, Cal-ISO Preparing For High Energy Use During Hot Weekend

SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — Scorching summer weather is here, and triple-digit heat means high energy use.
Energy experts are cautioning everyone to wait until after 7 p.m. to start using high-energy appliances, to reduce stress on the power grid.
“We are expecting a high load for sure, we will definitely see demand because of the air conditioning,” says SMUD spokesman Chris Capra.
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