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Biden Admin Unveils $13.5 Billion in Funding to Help Americans Lower Energy Costs
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is making $4.5 billion available through a low-income home energy assistance program to help with heating costs heading into what is expected to be a brutal winter.
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Flex Alert Issued for Tenth Straight Day in California. So When Will the Heat Ease?
Power grid managers called on Californians to once again limit power use Friday as a weeklong heat wave grips the nation’s most populous state.
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California Weathers Record Electricity Demand Without Major Blackouts
California has so far weathered a heat wave that pushed electricity demand to an all-time without the need for widespread rotating power outages.
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Residents Conserve Energy as State Officials Warn About Possible Blackouts
Residents across the state did their part to help conserve energy as state officials warned about possible rotating power outages during maximum electricity demand.
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California Declares an Energy Emergency Alert 3, But Avoids Rotating Power Outages
California power grid managers declare an Energy Emergency Alert 3 with possible rotating power outages Tuesday night when demand for electricity is forecast to reach unprecedented territory.
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Statewide Flex Alert Called for 7th Straight Day
Californians have been asked to voluntarily conserve energy for a full week, to keep the power grid working during a record-setting heat wave. Video aired during Today in LA on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
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What to Know About Rotating Power Outages in California
A statewide Flex Alert is one of the steps the operator of California’s power grid can take to avoid unplanned power outages in extreme heat. Here’s what to know about next steps, including rotating power outages.
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Another Flex Alert on Thursday, 4 P.M. to 9 P.M.
San Fernando has opened a cooling center in Las Palmas Park to provide a space for people to beat the heat. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.
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Statewide Flex Alert Extended to Thursday
Cal-Iso extended its Statewide Flex Alert , calling for a second consecutive day of voluntary electricity conservation on Thursday. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC 4 News at 5
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Flex Alert Extended to Saturday Amid Extreme Heat. Here's What to Do
A Flex Alert issued in California on Wednesday amid a heat wave and triple-digit temperatures was extended into Thursday, and then extended again into Friday.
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Keeping Electric Bills Low When the Temperature Is High
Heat waves can make you sweat for a number of reasons, including how they can impact your electric bill.
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Power Restored to Over 1 Million After Massive Blackout in Puerto Rico
The majority of power customers in Puerto Rico who were left in the dark earlier this week following a massive blackout that affected over a million residents had their electricity restored on Saturday.
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Puerto Rico Is on the Brink of a Power Supply Crisis
Puerto Rico residents will see another increase in their electricity bill, even though they already pay twice as much as mainland U.S. customers for unreliable service.
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SoCal Edison New Electricity Rate System
Attention SoCal Edison customers, a big change is coming your way when it comes to your electricity rates. Tony Shin reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2021.
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Hurricane Ida Turns Spotlight on Louisiana Power Grid Issues
The dismal state of power in Hurricane Ida’s wake is a distressingly familiar scenario for Entergy Corp. Louisiana’s largest electrical utility has grappled with other widespread outages after numerous previous hurricanes.