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Conservation, Teamwork and Planning Helped California Grid Weather the Historic Heat Wave of July 2006

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Summary:

Conservation, Teamwork and Planning Helped California Grid Weather the Historic Heat Wave of July 2006. Heartfelt “Thank You” Extended

Extract:

(Folsom, CA) The California high-voltage power grid is cooling off this week after handling record peak demand last week when the mercury climbed above 110 degrees for three days in a row throughout much of interior part of the state. The all time record peak demand on Monday, July 24 was 50,270 megawatts—an abnormally high demand at levels not expected until five years from now. The California Independent System Operator (California ISO) reports that electricity demand dropped this week to typical summer conditions, now that temperatures have moderated.

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• News Releases - 2006