Flex Your Power Now!
On days when California’s peak energy demand is high everyone needs to take action. Flex Your Power Now! is an electricity conservation alert system designed to prevent Stage One electrical emergencies, as declared by the California Independent System Operator.
Quick Powering-Down Tips
- Turn off unneeded lights, computers and appliances
- Set thermostat to 78°F or higher when you're home
- Set thermostat to 85°F or off when you're away
- Use major appliances and equipment after 7 p.m.
Partnership
In the event that power supply or delivery emergencies occur this summer, the public will receive important early-warning information from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the states other utilities, government, businesses and the mass media.
We can all do something to help conserve energy. Practicing conservation and installing energy-efficient appliances will help save energy and money this summer and throughout the year.
Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money
- Check out these summer energy-saving tips for everyone
- $35 could be yours just for inviting PG&E to pick up your old home refrigerator for recycling
- Small- and medium-sized business customers can still take advantage of several PG&E rebates and incentives
- Business customers can reduce energy use when supplies are low and get financial incentives by participating in PG&Es demand response programs
- Discounts on lighting products are available at hundreds of retailers
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