Pacific Gas and Electric Company Expects Record Electric Demand Today, Urges Customer Conservation
Posted on: Monday, 17 July 2006, 15:00 CDT
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a gripping heat wave continues to sizzle much of the region, Pacific Gas and Electric Company requests their customers conserve energy in order to assist the state's power grid manager. The California Independent System Operator expects the high temperatures will result in a new state wide electricity demand record of over 48,000 megawatts and has declared Flex Your Power NOW! Watch days through Wednesday July 19. The California ISO's current record is 45,431 megawatts. PG&E does not anticipate any reserve shortfalls, but increased usage could strain the electric system which is why conservation remains critical.
Powerful Habits: -- Set Air Conditioning Thermostat at 78 or higher -- Cool with fans -- Draw the drapes -- Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances -- Use big appliances early in the day, or later at night
Both residential and business customers are asked to reduce usage during the peak hours of 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. PG&E is voluntarily curtailing usage at its facilities throughout northern and central California. The utility urges its customers to take part in this call to action, and conserve electricity today. Conservation plays a key role in helping the California ISO balance the demand for energy with the available supply.
The Flex Your Power NOW! campaign was launched during the summer of 2004 as a way to enlist the help of California energy users in times of tight supplies. When the California ISO declares an imminent electricity shortage -- caused for example by unplanned transmission and power plant outages, wildfires, or higher than expected demand and unseasonable weather -- a warning is issued asking customers to reduce usage to help avoid power emergencies.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
CONTACT: News Department of PG&E, +1-415-973-5930
Web site: http://www.pge.com/
Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall
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