Flex Alert: energy conservation tips, save energy on high demand days in California

When the California ISO calls a Flex Alert take three simple actions:

Set your air conditioner to 78° or higher, if health permits

Postpone using major appliances until after 9:00 p.m.

Turn off all
unnecessary lights

More energy saving tips

Flex Alerts are voluntary
calls for consumers
to conserve electricity.

Learn how the California ISO works to keep electricity flowing.

Winter Resources: Tips and news to conserve gas and electricity during the winter months. Visit cpuc.ca.gov/savegas and conserveenergysocal.com.

Summer Heat Resources: View the Governor's office of Emergency Services Map of Cooling Centers for a local list of suggested cooling centers, or cool locations for the public.

Residential Customers: Learn about incentives when you conserve during peak periods on designated days as offered by SCE, PG&E and SDG&E

Commercial Customers: Sign-up for Demand Response Programs offered by your local utility.

More Energy and Water Saving Tips:

The California ISO's electricity demand graph displays current system demand plotted against the day-ahead demand forecast.