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Power Demand Soars to New Heights As Mercury Climbs

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Summary:

Power Demand Soars to New Heights As Mercury Climbs. California ISO Urges Consumers to Step Up Conservation Efforts For Even More Challenging Days Ahead.

Extract:

(Folsom, CA) The extensive heat storm that has gripped California and much of the West since last week, produced a wave of humidity that caused air conditioning use to skyrocket and sent the peak power demand blasting past the record set only five days earlier. With even more heat on the way, the plea for conservation escalates in the coming days and especially during Monday’s return to the workweek.

Document Locations:

• News Releases - 2006