by Jay Greenberg at Neon Nettle
In the interest of avoiding blackouts, the California Independent System Operator released several requests in June for residents to conserve power.
Californians are encouraged to follow several steps to prevent “Flex Alerts” from coming into effect.
Among other measures, residents are told to “pre-cool your home by lowering the thermostat,” and “close window coverings to keep your home or apartment cool.”
When “Flex Alerts” come into effect, people must not “use major appliances, like your dishwasher, and clothes washer and dryer,” “charge electronic devices,” or “charge electric vehicles.”…
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