With temperatures continuing to climb, The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert effective 9 a.m. today, that will continue through 6 p.m. this evening.
Erin Johnson of ISO told Patch Friday afternoon that as a result of people effectively conserving energy, the alert for Saturday and Sunday had been canceled.
California ISO says at this point it is not planning a flex alert for Monday unless conditions change.
Real time grid conditions can be monitored here.
The ISO has issued the following information:
24-Hour Outlook for Sat. Aug. 11: No Flex Alert
High temperatures are forecast statewide. Conservation helpful but not critical. Forecast peak demand: 43,858 megawatts.
48-Hour Outlook for Sun. Aug 12: No Flex Alert
High temperatures are forecast statewide. Conservation helpful but not critical. Forecast peak demand: 38,849 megawatts.
