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3 Things to Know About The California Rolling Blackouts (and How to Protect Your Home!)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

The California rolling blackouts were in the news all last week as the state\u2019s electrical power grid crumpled under triple-digit temperatures. With millions out of power, here\u2019s what you need to know about the rolling blackouts underway and how you can protect your home as a California resident.<\/p>\n

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  1. California\u2019s power grid is maxed out<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    California residents were first notified of the need to conserve energy when temperatures crept into the triple-digits. Temperatures reached up to 111 degrees in Sacramento, and heat waves like this strain the state\u2019s electrical power grid. Why? Well, as you can expect, triple-digit heat means an increased demand for air conditioning.<\/p>\n

    The state of California has largely moved away from using fossil fuels as a source of energy. And while this is good for the environment, it has resulted in a weaker energy grid overall. The power grid relies on solar and wind energy, which is only available during certain times. When the demand increases substantially, the entire system is at risk of being maxed out, which is what residents experienced this week.<\/p>\n

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    1. Power is only a concern at certain points of the day<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      At certain times during the day, California has plenty of power. So, for example, between 2 PM and 5 PM, California residents have nothing to worry about. However, the concern often comes later when solar energy is not only not as strong, but the demand peak occurs. People get home from work, begin to do household chores, and blast their air conditioners. This means the demand peak is generally between 5 and 9 PM.<\/p>\n

      Some tips to conserving power, which can avoid maxing out the power grid, include:<\/p>\n