Consumer Watchdog says California needs to build its own infrastructure and not rely on outside power companies
Author: Kurt Rivera
Updated: 6:42 PM PDT July 12, 2021
STOCKTON, Calif — Francha Barker, of Stockton, is all about saving energy in her home. Her thermostat is set at 78 or above, her ceiling fans are on and she's even cooking meals earlier.
"I think if we can conserve. I'm one of those proud people that let's their grass grow, fallow and just conserve on water, and I'm cool on conserving energy," Barker said.
With the state under a Flex Alert, that means from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. your thermostat should be set at 78 degrees or higher, you should avoid using major appliances like dishwashers and dryers and turning off all unnecessary lights.