As heat wave looms, California seeks reductions in power usage
Robert Besser
12 Jul 2021, 10:29 GMT+10
California power officials have asked consumers to use less electricity, in a bid to prevent the imposition of blackouts
California officials issued a "flex" alert, asking Californians to conserve energy nightly from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The heat wave that struck the United States and Canada in July strained power grids in California and Texas, causing charges for electricity to significantly increase
LOS ANGELES, California: California power officials have asked consumers to use less electricity, in a bid to prevent the imposition of blackouts.
California officials issued a "flex" alert, asking Californians to conserve energy nightly from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., fearing the high demand during the ongoing extreme heat could trigger a shortfall in the state's electric grid.