FOLSOM, Calif., Jul 13, 2006 -- BUSINESS WIRE

 

A Power Watch is in effect Friday, July 14, through Monday, July 17, 2006 as a regional heat wave settles over California. New record power demand is expected as hot temperatures drive the use of electricity to new levels. The current record peak demand of 45,431 megawatts was set on July 20, 2005.

The California ISO has issued a Restricted Maintenance Operations Notice today, notifying owners of power plants or transmission lines they are not to perform any unapproved maintenance work.

Go to www.fypower.org for more conservation tips and please monitor the California ISO website at www.caiso.com for updated information about the electricity supply. The Systems Condition page provides current demand on the Grid and an hourly forecast of the day's electrical surplus/shortfall is available in Today's Outlook.

This advisory is based on the best data available at the time of its release. Grid conditions can change rapidly and are subject to change without warning. The recipient accepts this forecast on the condition that errors, omissions and/or changes to the contents shall not be made the basis for any claim, demand or cause of action against the California ISO.

SOURCE: California ISO

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