Flex Alerts are voluntary calls for consumers to conserve electricity

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What triggers a Flex Alert?
Who issues a Flex Alert?
When is a Flex Alert issued?

A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use.

A Flex Alert is issued by the California ISO.

Flex Alerts are typically issued a day before it is needed, so consumers can prepare.

 

What triggers a Flex Alert?
A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use.

Who issues a Flex Alert?
A Flex Alert is issued by the California ISO.

When is a Flex Alert issued?
Flex Alerts are typically issued a day before it is needed, so consumers can prepare.

What should consumers do when a Flex Alert is issued?

Check out these tips to see what actions we can take.

Before a Flex Alert

Pre-cool home by lowering AC

Use major appliances

Close window coverings

During a Flex Alert

Set AC to 78 or higher, if health permits

Avoid using major appliances

Turn off unnecessary lights

Today's energy outlook

A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use, making the available power supply scarce. This usually happens in the evening hours when solar generation is going offline and consumers are returning home and switching on air conditioners, lights, and appliances.

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The Power is Ours to prevent outages with Flex Alerts.

And when you help unplug an outage, you get money back.

The California Public Utilities Commission created a new incentive, the Emergency Load Reduction program that compensates consumers who reduce their electricity use when a Flex Alert is in effect. Pacific, Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) each manage their program for their customers. For more information on how to participate in their Flex Alert Power Saver Rewards program, click on your utility: