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With California at the vanguard of the transition to renewable energy, all the world’s eyes are on the ISO’s innovation, technology, and strategies for greening the grid. Public affairs and media relations are at the heart of the ISO’s mission to inform, educate, and promote the clean, reliable electric system and efficient market of the future.

Media contact: ISOMedia@caiso.com

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Summer 2022

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Department of Energy issues order to access generation during electricity emergencies

California Energy Commission - Summer Reliability Media Briefings
- June 9 Recording
- May 6 Recording | Presentation

Emergency load reduction program (ELRP)

Summer readiness 2021 webpage

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Flex Alerts

A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover demand. When consumers reduce electricity use at critical times, it can prevent more dire emergency measures, including possible power outages.

Visit FlexAlert.org for conservation tips, to subscribe for Flex Alerts and more.
Read FAQs about Flex Alerts
Flex Alert Notices Issued From 1998 to Present

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

Learn more about the utilities’ Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) programs, as part of wildfire risk mitigation plans by visiting PrepareforPowerDown.com

Fact sheet - ISO's role in PSPS events

To learn more about Public Safety Power Shutoffs, contact the utility for your area:

Southern California Edison (SCE) | 1-800-655-4555
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) | 1-800-411-7343
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) | 1-866-743-6589

COVID-19

During the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the ISO is following a robust business continuity plan designed to maintain reliable operation of the power grid and protect staff and stakeholders. The ISO also remains committed to its ideals of transparency and its role as a technical resource.