If you were living in California, say goodbye to cooler conditions and overcast skies. Heat wave in California is one thing people living there have been anticipating, and the spiking up of electricity bills is likely fueled by some of your home equipment.
A meteorologist in the National Weather Service in Oxnard, Rich Thompson, said that this is the first heat wave in California this season. The Sacramento region is expected to see its first triple-digit heat wave in California this summer for three days (Friday to Sunday)
Below are the things you need to know during the heat wave in California.
One option for energy providers is to issue rolling blackouts to conserve energy since extra cooling opts for higher demand for electricity.
How do rolling blackouts work?
In events like a heat wave in California, short power outages (about an hour or two) rotate throughout the community during a scheduled rolling blackout. In this way, it reduces the pressure for the grid and maximizes accessible power when supplies become insufficient to ensure the grid does not crumple during the heat wave in California.
During the intense heat wave in California, several utilities could cut out people’s power to optimize resources. However, shutting off power is not expected for this heat wave, said Lindsay VanLaningham (spokeswoman for SMUD).
How can you avoid a blackout during an intense heat wave in California?
According to Paul Moreno, a spokesman for PG&E, they do inform and remind their customers to take precautions during extreme heat. In addition to that, they also lay out helpful tips on staying cool while saving money by conserving energy when experiencing an intense heat wave in California.
Tips include:
When the outside is cool, bring the air in.
Close shades in the summer.
Consider cooling down with a fan
Move to the coolest room in the home
Intense heat wave in California can be fatal and expensive, but we could evade these if we are well-informed.