Protects the Grid
Make sure the lights stay on: energy efficiency prevents blackouts.
The California Independent Systems Operators have real-time data on the State's energy use and the need for energy-saving conservation.
View a live snapshot of California's Electrical Supply and Demand from the California Independent Systems Operator.
When our energy system works overtime, and demand exceeds supply, we risk blackouts.
- Blackouts and other power disruptions hurt productivity and California's economy
- When power systems are strained utilities must run "peaker plants," the dirtiest of power plants, to meet demand.
- By cutting energy use during times of peak demand, California homeowners and businesses can easily prevent power shortages.
When Californians take extra energy saving action during times of peak demand it protects all of us from blackouts, extra pollution and the need for more power plants.
Articles
- Conservation NOW! - Flex Alerts — Flex Alerts are an urgent call for voluntary reduction of energy use. Find out what you can do at home and at work to protect California's energy supply.
- Small Businesses Earn Cash Rewards with Demand Response Program — Last summer more than 300 small businesses, schools, and cities across California received checks ranging from $30 to $3,000 as a reward for temporarily reducing their electricity use during high statewide demand periods.
- Flex Your Power Recognizes Californians Taking Action to Reduce Peak Demand — In 2008, Flex Your Power Recognized 15 California businesses, organizations and municipal agencies for taking action to cut their demand. Many were able to reduce peak demand by over 50%.
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