Folsom CA— The California Independent System Operator(ISO) has extended its Flex Alert a second day to Friday, asking consumers to again conserve electricity during the evening as California and states across the country work to relieve stress on electric grids due to extreme heat.
Consumers are asked to conserve energy tonight and tomorrow evening by:

• Setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits
• Avoiding using major appliances
• Turning off all unnecessary lights

Consumers are also encouraged to use fans for cooling,and to unplug unused electrical items. Additional tips can be found at the website, Flex Alert.org, where people can also sign up to receive Flex Alert notifications.