Extreme heat could stress California grid, trigger calls for consumers to conserve

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Some cities in San Diego County could hit 100 during heat wave that will intensify through the Labor Day weekend.

Be prepared for requests to reduce your energy usage over Labor Day weekend as blistering weather conditions settle over Southern California and other parts of the state.

Peak load for electricity is currently projected to exceed 48,000 megawatts , the highest of the year, said the system operator, known as the California ISO for short, in. For perspective, 48,000 MW is about 14 percent higher than Tuesday’s peak. Winds will be comparatively light in Southern California. But the sustained heat, coming amid drought, elevates the risk of wildfires.It also will be hot across Northern California, with temperatures rising 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Sacramento could reach 104 on over the weekend.

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