Perpetual threats of flex alerts causing more people to go solar
Perpetual threats of flex alerts causing more people to go solar
The Bay Area was spared on Wednesday as the latest flex alert expired. But the constant threat of power outages and rate hikes has customers concerned. KTVU s Jana Katsuyama says solar panel installers are seeing an uptick in business.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Power customers who are facing growing concerns over losing power are prompting a renewed interest in adding renewable energy to residential rooftops.
Californians have faced multiple flex alerts from Cal ISO this year which has warned that heat waves could lead to blackouts if demand overwhelms supplies. Wildfire danger has also led to concerns about PG&E planned outages to prevent sparks.