"California’s inland and valley regions are seeing unprecedented September temperatures over 110 degrees, while the state’s power grid is near the brink".
"A historically severe September heat wave is baking the West, breaking hundreds of records, posing a danger to public health and pushing California’s power grid to the limit. Some records have been shattered by wide margins as the scorching air mass exacerbates the fire danger in the drought-stricken region.
After San Jose and Sacramento soared to all-time records of 109 and 116 degrees Tuesday afternoon, California’s Independent System Operator (ISO) said the state’s electricity supplies were running low. It warned consumers on Tuesday evening that “rotating power outages are now possible” and raised its Energy Emergency Alert to Level 3.
Nearly three hours after the alert was issued, California ISO said it was ending the alert after stability had been maintained, in large part due to consumers conserving power. The operator said it had not needed to cut power to any customers during the alert."
Matthew Cappucci, Jason Samenow, and Bryan Pietsch report for the Washingtom Post September 6, 2022.
SEE ALSO:
"When Fire Is Too Fast To Escape: Wildfire Death Toll Rises Statewide" (Los Angeles Times)
"California Pushed To The Limit By A Relentless Heat Wave That Broke The Mold" (Los Angeles Times)
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