EXCERPT:
NEWSOM: “These triple-digit temperatures throughout much of our state are leading, not surprisingly, to record demand on the energy grid. Everyone has to do their part to help step up for just a few more days. Individuals, the state, industries, business, all doing their part to help reduce strain on the grid. Now, here’s specifically what you can do. In the early morning hours, particularly tomorrow and the next day or so, pre-cool your home. Run your air conditioning earlier in the day when more power is available. And we encourage you to close your windows and blinds to keep your home cool as well. And today and tomorrow afternoon after 4 PM, in particular 4 PM, please turn your thermostat up to 78 degrees or higher, and avoid to the extent possible using any really large appliances. You can visit flexalert.org to learn more about what you can do. Californians, you’ve rallied before and we can do it again. Keep it up.”