Today's Outlook: Demand

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Current and forecasted demand

Current capacity*
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Current demand
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Available next 1 – 4 hours
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Includes reserves
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Current capacity*
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Current demand
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Current reserves
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Forecasted peak
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Tomorrow’s
forecasted peak
*Capacity varies due to startup, constraints, outages, congestion, and emergencies. Does not include solar and wind or Demand Response resources.
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Demand trend

System demand, on a 5-minute average, compared to the forecasted demand.

Net demand trend

System demand minus wind and solar, on a 5-minute average, compared to system and forecasted demand.

Resource adequacy capacity trend

Resource adequacy (RA) is capacity designated by the state to be bid into the market for the reliable operation of the power grid, minus the impacts of outage derates. Any capacity needed over that designated amount has to be procured in the real-time market.

*Note: Values for the 7th day of the day-ahead forecasts will complete by 9:30 PT.

7-day resource adequacy capacity trend

Resource adequacy capacity forecast for today plus the next 7 days, compared to demand forecast plus reserve requirements.

*Note: Values for the 7th day of the day-ahead forecasts will complete by 9:30 PT.

Today’s Outlook charts are designed to summarize forecasts and actual loads. The demand and net demand trend data do not include dispatchable pump loads or battery storage that is charging on the system. This data is for informational purposes only, and should not be used for determining actual billing values or operational planning.

Data is subject to change without notice.
For official data, visit OASIS. For official emissions data, visit CARB.