Continued Energy Conservation Encouraged California ISO Declares Tomorrow a Power Watch Day.Business Editors FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2000 Wednesday, June 28th has been declared a Power Watch Day by the California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Independent System Operator (California ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. ) due to a continuing heat wave covering much of the west. Electricity imported by California from other states is particularly scarce because the power is needed within their own regions due to the lingering lin·ger v. lin·gered, lin·ger·ing, lin·gers v.intr. 1. To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry. See Synonyms at stay1. 2. hot weather. The California ISO urges Californians to watch their energy consumption, curtailing their use of electricity whenever possible. The peak demand on the ISO-controlled Grid is expected to reach 43,953 megawatts by Wednesday afternoon. The record peak was 45,884 megawatts on July 12, 1999. Continuously updated information about California ISO operations is available on the web at www.caiso.com. Power Watch 2000 is a public awareness campaign sponsored by the California ISO to communicate the current electricity resource outlook, in light of the rising demand for power in California. By providing regular updates on system conditions and peak demand forecasts, the California ISO hopes to convey the importance of using electricity wisely on days when electricity reserves may run low. Incorporated under California law California Law consists of 29 codes, covering various subject areas, the State Constitution and Statutes. See also
relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the status of the electrical distribution systems that carry electricity directly to homes and businesses, please contact your local utility.
Heat Wave Tips
-- Draw drapes
-- Set thermostat at 78 degrees or higher
-- Cool with fans
-- Use appliances in early morning or late at night
STAGE 1 Consumers are urged to reduce their use of electricity voluntarily to avoid more severe conditions. STAGE 2 Voluntary interruption INTERRUPTION. The effect of some act or circumstance which stops the course of a prescription or act of limitation's. 2. Interruption of the use of a thing is natural or civil. of service to select customers is required to avoid more severe conditions. STAGE 3 Consumers are advised that involuntary involuntary adj. or adv. without intent, will, or choice. Participation in a crime is involuntary if forced by immediate threat to life or health of oneself or one's loved ones, and will result in dismissal or acquittal. INVOLUNTARY. interruptions of service have begun and will continue until the emergency has passed. |
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