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NOTE: To learn about the conditions associated with the current status, view the Notification Stages Chart located under STAGES AND NOTIFICATIONS, below.

Notifications and load reduction programs

Stages and notifications

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) oversees the operation of PG&E's transmission system and is responsible for scheduling power generation to match expected demands. When the CAISO declares an electric capacity emergency, PG&E has established the following stages to notify our commercial and industrial customers of impending curtailments of power.

NOTIFICATION STAGES CHART

	Status	Conditions
	Green	Green represents one of the following conditions: No Grid Constraints Electric resources are expected to be sufficient to meet our forecasted loads under current system conditions. No action by PG&E customers is required at this time. Restricted Maintenance Operations Electric transmission operations may postpone planned outages in order to maintain grid reliability. No action by PG&E customers is required at this time. Generator Restricted Maintainance Operations Generators will postpone planned outages for routine maintenance, ensuring generation is available. No action by PG&E customers is required at this time.
	Yellow	Yellow represents one of the following conditions: Flex Alert High demand for electricity is expected. Customers are requested to voluntarily curtail non-essential electric loads. Alert The California Independent System Operator has issued an Alert, which indicates operating reserve deficiencies in the day-ahead market. Warning The California Independent System Operator has issued a Warning, which indicates operating reserve deficiencies in the real-time market. PG&E will request available demand response programs to decrease overall demand. Stage 1 Emergency The California Independent System Operator has issued a Stage 1 emergency due to operating reserve deficiencies. There is a strong need for customers to conserve electricity. High Usage PG&E customers will be contacted and requested to curtail their non-essential energy usage. Stage 2 Emergency The California Independent System Operator has issued a Stage 2 emergency, which indicates that it cannot maintain its operating reserve requirement. There is a very strong need for customers to conserve electricity.
	Red	Red represents one of the following conditions: 1-Hour Probability The California Independent System Operator has issued a 1-Hour Probability for involuntary rotating block outages for all customers. Stage 3 Emergency The California Independent System Operator has issued a Stage 3 Emergency, due to the inability to maintain the Operating Reserve Requirement. PG&E will commence involuntary rotating block outages for all customers. Transmission Emergency A Transmission Emergency has been declared due to events which have limited the reliability of the electric grid. Localized Emergency A localized Transmission Emergency has been declared. Rotating outages may be required on that localized portion of the electric grid.

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California Independent System Operator Load reduction programs

Learn more about California Independent System Operator (CAISO) load reduction programs. Visit California ISO.

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Interruptible Demand Response program participants can see meter data and access reports with Cost and Usage Trends.

For more info, contact your local account manager or visit Demand Response.

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