Flex Alert Extends To Thursday

Update by the edhat staff September 8, 2022

California ISO extended the flex alert through Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8.

Update by the California ISO September 6, 2022

With high temperatures in the forecast and record-high demand for electricity predicted, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, today, Tuesday Sept 6th to help stabilize the state’s electric grid and deal with uncertainty created by the extraordinary conditions.

During a Flex Alert, Californians are strongly urged to lower electricity use by setting thermostats to 78 or higher, health permitting, avoid using major appliances, and turning off all unnecessary lights. Energy reduction during a Flex Alert can prevent further emergency measures, including rotating power outages.

To minimize discomfort and help with grid stability, consumers are also encouraged to pre-cool their homes and use major appliances before 4 p.m., when solar energy is typically abundant. The Flex Alert is scheduled between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., when the grid is most stressed from high demand and less solar energy on the system.

Goleta City remind the public that the Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Ave) is available as a Cooling Center during their regular operating hours. Hours of operation are:

For information on Flex Alerts, and to find more electricity conservation tips, visit FlexAlert.org.

Update by the California ISO September 3, 2022

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued another statewide Flex Alert, calling for voluntary electricity conservation for today, Saturday, Sept. 3 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to increasing high heat, tightening energy supplies and more potential strain on the grid.

Update by the California ISO September 2, 2022

For the third straight day, high heat and heightened demand for electricity has resulted in the California Independent System Operator (ISO) issuing a statewide call for voluntary electricity conservation. The most recent Flex Alert has been issued for today, Friday, Sept. 2., from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

With triple-digit temperatures in much of California and the West, the power grid operator is again expecting high electricity demand, primarily from air conditioning use, and needs voluntary conservation steps to help balance supply and demand.

Flex Alerts have been resulting in some helpful conservation and grid operators and an emergency proclamation from Gov. Gavin Newsom, requested by the ISO, has also freed up some additional resources.

A Restricted Maintenance Operations (RMO) remains in place through Tuesday, Sept. 6, each day from noon to 10 p.m. The declaration orders market participants to avoid any scheduled routine maintenance during those times to ensure all available resources are in service. View the Emergency Notifications fact sheet for more information.

The Flex Alert covers that time of day when the grid is most stressed from higher demand and less solar energy. During that time, consumers are urged to conserve power by setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits, avoiding use of major appliances and turning off unnecessary lights.

To minimize discomfort and help with grid stability, consumers are also encouraged to pre-cool their homes and use major appliances and charge electric vehicles and electronic devices before 4 p.m., when conservation begins to become most critical.

Reducing energy use during a Flex Alert can help stabilize the power grid during tight supply conditions and prevent further emergency measures, including rotating power outages.

For information on Flex Alerts, and to find more electricity conservation tips, visit FlexAlert.org.

Update by the California ISO September 1, 2022

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its statewide Flex Alert, calling for a second consecutive day of voluntary electricity conservation tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., due to continuing extreme temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies.

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, for today, Aug. 31 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to high temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies.

With excessive heat in the forecast across much of the state and Western U.S., the grid operator is expecting high electricity demand, primarily from air conditioning use, and is calling for voluntary conservation steps to help balance supply and demand.

Additional Flex Alerts are also possible through the Labor Day weekend as recordsetting temperatures are forecast across much of the West. In what’s likely to be the most extensive heat wave so far in the West this year, temperatures in Northern California are expected to be 10-20 degrees warmer than normal through Tuesday, Sept. 6.

In Southern California, temperatures are expected to be 10-18 degrees warmer than normal. Death Valley is currently forecast to peak at 126 degrees on Saturday, which would tie the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth in the month of September.

Today’s Flex Alert is scheduled between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., when the grid is most stressed from higher demand and less solar energy. During that time, consumers are urged to conserve power by setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits, avoiding use of major applicances and turning off unnecessary lights. They should also avoid charging electric vehicles while the Flex Alert is in effect.

Reducing energy use during a Flex Alert can help stabilize the power grid during tight supply conditions and prevent further emergency measures, including rotating power outages.

For information on Flex Alerts, and to find more electricity conservation tips, visit FlexAlert.org.

From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.:

A Flex Alert is issued by the ISO when the electricity grid is under stress because of generation or transmission outages, or from persistent hot temperatures. View the fact sheet on Emergency Notifications on our News webpage. Follow grid conditions in real time at ISO’s Today’s Outlook, download the free ISO Today mobile app, and follow us on Twitter at @California_ISO.

A rapid trnsition to green energy would save us trillions of dollars: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62892013

A rapid trnsition to green energy would save us trillions of dollars:

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62892013

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/08/world-on-brink-five-climate-tipping-points-study-finds

Odd then, isn't it, that all the IPCC projections have turned out to be overly optimistic? Did you just get bored with your anti-public health messaging and decide to return to climate science denial?

Odd then, isn't it, that all the IPCC projections have turned out to be overly optimistic?

Did you just get bored with your anti-public health messaging and decide to return to climate science denial?

The Guardian has been recycling the same tipping points for decades. They have zero credibility. According to them the Arctic should have been ice free a decade ago, no more snowfall in the UK, all major cities near the coast should have sections permanently inundated with seawater a decade ago. It’s as laughable as scientists a century ago speculating about canals on Mars and getting the public all worked up.

91 degrees right now at Park Highlands. No nightly cool off this time.

Map of hot temp broken records: https://twitter.com/Weather_West/status/1567670776912019458/photo/1

I doubt I'll be read among all these comments, but want to say that this is an extraordinary event. It calls for citizens' response and help. I have no problem helping. I'm lucky enough to be retired and have AC. I've always been a night owl, and now I'm nocturnal. I sleep in the afternoons and turn on AC around 8- 9 p.m. I'm healthy enough and fans work -- and sleeping/"siestaing" is best. My thermostat is set to 80. I do turn it on occasionally, 5-10 minutes chills my bedroom. I also haven't worn much clothing in a week. lol. I have solar power; I put more energy into the grid than I could ever possibly use. I believe in chipping in to help all of us. That emergency alert yesterday dropped grid demand. I'm glad! All this outrage, when the outages were in N. CA and the provide was PG&E. I won't even go into their mistakes and sins.

I doubt I'll be read among all these comments, but want to say that this is an extraordinary event. It calls for citizens' response and help.

I have no problem helping. I'm lucky enough to be retired and have AC. I've always been a night owl, and now I'm nocturnal. I sleep in the afternoons and turn on AC around 8- 9 p.m. I'm healthy enough and fans work -- and sleeping/"siestaing" is best. My thermostat is set to 80. I do turn it on occasionally, 5-10 minutes chills my bedroom. I also haven't worn much clothing in a week. lol. I have solar power; I put more energy into the grid than I could ever possibly use. I believe in chipping in to help all of us. That emergency alert yesterday dropped grid demand. I'm glad! All this outrage, when the outages were in N. CA and the provide was PG&E. I won't even go into their mistakes and sins.

Given the extended flex alert today, tomorrow (9/9) should be really interesting.

8:47@ Guess there will be no transmission lines in your imagined future controlled by money.

Guess there will be no transmission lines in your imagined future controlled by money.

Wait. You live in Shasta and you're confused by the decrease of hydro power that traditionally fuels the state? That's not the flex you think it is Shasta... Maybe pay mind to your own neighborhood (the meth, the fentanyl, the crime, the white supremacy, the welfare, the blight) all of which are more prevalent in Shasta county than ours... Why are you here anyway? Isn't there a State of Jefferson Facebook group that you can complain, cry and whine to about the big bad Libs who control your life?

Potentially insufficient energy, period. No need for the editorializing except to spread politically motivated carbon FUD.

People in the counties of Imperial, Riverside, San Berdoo, Eastern LA County, Kern, Inyo. Mono , Tulare, Fresno, Sierra Foothills counties, Eastern Sierra Counties and everything North and East of Marin are not going to be able to go EV powered by green energy only for at least 25 years past the 2035 deadline, even f the State of CA throws $Trillions at it. The consultant fees alone will eat up $100's of billions before any significant infrastructure emerges there. Oh, sure those Mojave desert counties will generate solar, wind, but that energy is going to flow west to the coast where the money is

It looks like The CAISO website has already called for an insufficient green energy alert for tomorrow. Some place up up north got a designated “demand response event” which is probably newspeak for a power shutdown. There ‘s a downward kink in the power supply for the state, and the line went from blue to red. The “Palermo” area. I hope the senior citizens are safe in that area.

It looks like The CAISO website has already called for an insufficient green energy alert for tomorrow.

Some place up up north got a designated “demand response event” which is probably newspeak for a power shutdown. There ‘s a downward kink in the power supply for the state, and the line went from blue to red. The “Palermo” area. I hope the senior citizens are safe in that area.

why? are you planning not to conserve?

Per the CAISO website, we get 2 bonus hours of flex alert time today: 3:00-10:00 instead of 4:00-9:00. Again, flex alert is a newspeak term for inadequate green energy production. I am guilty of wrongthink for pointing that out. It’s only going to get worse unless we get new political leadership in the state.

Today’s flex alert is extended to 10pm per CAISO. At the present moment: Natural gas is supplying ~53% of our electricity Imported electricity is at ~27% Renewables is a mere ~9% Natural gas and other reliable energy sources are saving the state. I have no connections to the hydrocarbon industry, and I only want to see reliable sufficient energy for the state.

Today’s flex alert is extended to 10pm per CAISO. At the present moment: Natural gas is supplying ~53% of our electricity Imported electricity is at ~27% Renewables is a mere ~9%

Natural gas and other reliable energy sources are saving the state. I have no connections to the hydrocarbon industry, and I only want to see reliable sufficient energy for the state.

LCP, guess where the heat wave is -- along with several other western states.

So even though you’ve said multiple times it's the right wingers fault CA is in this mess, you won't explain how that's the case, because you can't. Democrats control everything in CA and have for decades. As far as what has the Republican Party done to improve the situation, how about not trying to close existing nuclear power plants and non-renewable generation until adequate alternatives are online, not mandate switching to all electric buildings, not mandating our electric providers pursue solar and wind over additional natural gas generation, not throw a wrench via env. lawsuits over every single attempt to provide new non-renewable electric generation. You know, common sense stuff like not putting the cart before the horse. You guys can't be serious but please continue, it shows all the other readers your inability to articulate your point of view beyond ‘republicans bad, everything their fault, cuz TV person and politician on social media said so’.

VOR, give proof of a single attempt from he Republican Party to improve our national and statewide energy infrastructure and develop alternate energy sources.

You are the absolute last person on this site to demand any proof from anyone.

Answer the question @3:11. How are right wingers responsible for CA's power woes?

You haven't been paying attention, either? Or are you two just politically motivated shills for big carbon, practicing willful ignorance? No surprise, either way, that you post what you do.

You haven't been paying attention, either? Or are you two just politically motivated shills for big carbon, practicing willful ignorance?

No surprise, either way, that you post what you do.

Chip, every time questioned how the right wing or republicans could possible impede the democrats agenda in CA, where the have full and total control to pass whatever legislation they want, they won't answer, because they can't answer.

@1:56 - Wow. So you admit you haven't been paying attention for decades?

1:38, I’m curious what right wing funding has stopped california from developing “truly green energy sources.” California is controlled by a supermajority of the left, so I’m really curious how the right controlling our state’s energy policy. Also, what do you consider to be “truly green?” I’m also curious how we are better off than other states. We pay on the order of triple the rates charged in other states for electricity here in california. In addition, we have to import about 1/3 of our power because we can’t produce enough to meet our needs. How are we better off? Finally, how do you propose to replace the 24/7 reliable power output from Diablo canyon?

Too bad we're in this position, largely because of carbon industry funding of right-wing opposition to the development of truly green energy sources. At least we're better off than many of the more ignorant states. Just think what that 7.4 billion dollar ($1.4 B CA forgivable loan, $6B federal subsidy) potential handout to PG&E to keep Diablo stumbling along could do to better our future.

Just think what that 7.4 billion dollar ($1.4 B CA forgivable loan, $6B federal subsidy) potential handout to PG&E to keep Diablo stumbling along could do to better our future.

Spread that carbon FUD, like usual! How about throwing in some of your vaccine disinformation, too?

https://poweroutage.us/ For the last week CA has largely been lit up yellow and orange, with the rest of the US in good shape.

The breakdown of the imported electricity isn't renewable and includes coal. Our political leaders don't care about our future beyond the next election.

John Fetterman for US Senate! Yep, the poster child for liberal, democratic ideology. Let’s see, bankrupt Pennsylvania energy sectors, free murderers and legalize heroin? What could go wrong? Shouldn’t the question be; “What’s wrong with the DNC?” Here in Cali, out of control crime, taxes, spending, cost of living. Having to turn off major appliances during peak hours. A Governor who yesterday, wearing a fleece jacket, in 100 degree heat, telling us “we need to conserve.” Folks, these liars and grifters need to be thrown out of office before we reach the point of no return. Business and individuals leaving Cali in droves, shouldn’t a lightbulb go off? I know, I know, what happens outside our little SB fart bubble is really not important in the grand scheme of things and if Pennsylvania voters want to elect a tattooed, hoodie wearing moron, that’s their problem!

@12:21 AM: I much appreciate that you noticed how the small environmentally friendly improvements to my home are of benefit to everyone, and that anyone with a few hundred bucks can do the same thing. Of course, for those of you who want to use that money to benefit other good causes, that's wonderful! The more we help each other out, the better is what I always say. As we inch forward toward renewable energy, every teenie-tiny bit helps, even charging your cell phone using a small solar charger...it ALL helps. So, good on you my "green" friend....thank you for helping out so much!!!

4:16, Blue never said ANY SUCH THING!

3:26, every human for many decades is responsible for our current power woes, as we undergo a record-breaking heat wave. Hope you can chill out a bit. A cool shower, an icy drink of whatever.

Bicyclist, I was wondering the same thing! lol Put on a wet tshirt, sit in front of a fan, and have iced water.

3:24, the assumptions you're making are extreme.

BCakes, you're bragging about what you've done to improve your home while commenting on AlexBlue's investment and efforts. None of us know what the other has done in terms of improving others' homes and lives, in terms of donations of money and effort to support others. Let's all have a bit of humility. I say that as someone who takes more pleasure in giving than spending my money.

BCakes, you're bragging about what you've done to improve your home while commenting on AlexBlue's investment and efforts.

None of us know what the other has done in terms of improving others' homes and lives, in terms of donations of money and effort to support others. Let's all have a bit of humility. I say that as someone who takes more pleasure in giving than spending my money.

SBTejano, what did I miss that Fetterman became a topic of conversation?! I've read enough of your statements to fear your thought.

Cry Me a River, you have no idea what policies I support. Because you live in a world defined by extremist thinking. Funny enough, I have been providing financial support and housing to a wonderful individual whose horrible background is very close to that kid with the alcoholic parents whom you cite, you talk about it, people like me do it. But all that matters to you is "red team v. blue team". Dude I'm not even a Democrat. But I do very much enjoy triggering you, you make it so easy.

Cry Me a River, you have no idea what policies I support.

Because you live in a world defined by extremist thinking. Funny enough, I have been providing financial support and housing to a wonderful individual whose horrible background is very close to that kid with the alcoholic parents whom you cite, you talk about it, people like me do it.

But all that matters to you is "red team v. blue team".

Dude I'm not even a Democrat. But I do very much enjoy triggering you, you make it so easy.

hey VOR, panda express has a job opening for a Wok chef 24/hr starting! Wok smarter, NOT harder

"You represent everything I hate about the liberal elitist mentality." Same guy: "In reading comments on EdHat I only see hate coming from one side." "These days the hate it only coming from one side, the other half learned how to live and let live." "While the extremes on the right certainly have their hate, hate and intolerance has taken over the left.it’s even evident on EdHat, the lefty commentators who constantly spew hate, condescension and insults here but it’s never reciprocated but the more conservative posters."

"You represent everything I hate about the liberal elitist mentality."

Same guy: "In reading comments on EdHat I only see hate coming from one side."

"These days the hate it only coming from one side, the other half learned how to live and let live."

"While the extremes on the right certainly have their hate, hate and intolerance has taken over the left.it’s even evident on EdHat, the lefty commentators who constantly spew hate, condescension and insults here but it’s never reciprocated but the more conservative posters."

To answer your question absolutely nothing. I have something against elitist like your self who feel those less fortunate and hurting under the very policies you support should "cry you a F'ing river". And you double down with telling that single mom trying to raise her kid solo, the young adult working two jobs to support his parent, the person who dropped out of high school to get a fast food job because his parents were useless alcoholics, to the person just trying to get by, to "work smarter, not harder" so they can provide a better standard of living. You represent everything I hate about the liberal elitist mentality.

Cry Me A River (your new Edhat handle). No, my system isn't wired that way. What do you have against people earning money to make their lives better? I thought that was the American Dream.

Cry Me A River (your new Edhat handle). No, my system isn't wired that way.

What do you have against people earning money to make their lives better? I thought that was the American Dream.

LOL, work smarter, not harder, and then you can also provide a better standard of living for your family. Or, just sit around and cry--honestly, I hope it's the latter, I do so enjoy it.

LOL, work smarter, not harder, and then you can also provide a better standard of living for your family.

Or, just sit around and cry--honestly, I hope it's the latter, I do so enjoy it.

@11:01 - dude what a buffoon! What are you going on about? nobody cares about YOUR mom! how is this even "related" to the topic at hand? & what's with all the typo's??? ...it's hot in hear.

@11:01 - dude what a buffoon! What are you going on about? nobody cares about YOUR mom! how is this even "related" to the topic at hand? & what's with all the typo's???

...it's hot in hear.

Ugh - more "hate, condescension and insults....." So weird, because we were all told, multiple times, that only the left does it. Go figure, more lies.....

Can someone please explain how right wingers, republicans, or anything other than Democrat's own policies are to blame for our power woes here in CA? Several here keep claiming it again and again, please help us understand how that's possible.

Did this liberal elitist turn off his AC and discharge his solar generation and stored energy in his battery bank back into the grid during our recent Flex Alerts --- NO! As he wrote, he was enjoying his nice cool house.

The liberal elite has spoken. Alex has worked hard to own his home in SB and outfit it with enough solar and batteries to power his air conditioning even while others are told to cut back or forced to endure brownouts - so those not as fortunate and who are significantly burdened by the high cost / consequences of these liberal policies can, in Alex's own words, "cry [him]a F'king river". Then this liberal elitist has the gal to blame "Right Wingers" lack of planning and investing, for CA's energy woes yet is unable to articulate how in a supermajority Dem controlled state that is even possible, and fails to grasp that we're currently purchasing/importing 27% of our electricity from "Right Winger" states.

AlexBlue: I think you missed the VORs point. You obviously know what you're talking about with investing in your home those things that will improve it. Takes time, effort, money, know-how, but mostly going forward and actually putting plans into action. Well, not everyone has the time. Not everyone has the money. Not everyone has the know-how. And lastly, many people do not put their plans into action and will talk/talk/talk and nothing gets done. Many people who grew up in Cali don't realize how good we have it...we have it pretty good, especially here in SB. So, since you have got it all together, maybe stop and think about it next time before you climb all over someone who does not have your intelligence and "umph" to get things done. I have several "mini" solar systems where I can run my garage lights, charge all my electronic devices/batteries/tools, run my modem, plus I rewired my entire house and added 200 Amp service ($17K....not everyone has that kind of dough sitting around). Anyway, slow down with the "negatory" and you'll get a lot better press.....and Karma!

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