We are asking consumers to shift their energy use to non-peak hours, earlier in the day or late in the evening.
Please conserve as much energy as you can today between the hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. During this time, make sure to turn off any lights or devices you don’t need to use. You can further shift your energy use by doing energy-intensive activities like laundry and dishwashing to either before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation! For more information and energy-saving tips, visit SaveOurPower.org.
With Gratitude,
MainStreet Oceanside
About Flex Alerts
A Flex Alert is a call for Californians to voluntarily conserve energy when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into energy reserves to cover demand. This call will most likely ask for the reduction of energy use for all Californians.
Flex Alerts are most often called during heatwaves, when energy use is greater, but can be called at any time when the power supply is scarce. This usually happens in the late afternoon and evening hours, between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM, when renewable resources are less available, but consumers are still using large amounts of energy by switching on air conditioners, lights, and appliances as they finish their day’s work.
About Energy Upgrade California
Energy Upgrade California is a statewide initiative committed to uniting Californians to strive toward reaching our state’s energy goals. Energy Upgrade California invites you to Keep It Golden—to better manage your energy use for the future of California.
