SCE | Prepared for the Heat Wave

September 2022

This week, the entire state of California is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Here in the Valley- it was nearly 115 degrees yesterday afternoon and will continue to be in the triple digits through the entirety of the week. With flex alerts being frequent this week, be sure to check out some key tips from SCE to stay prepared and conserve during the triple digit weather!

Conserve Power
Easy ways to conserve power include adjusting your air conditioner to at least 78°F and turning off appliances when they’re not being used.

  • Here are additional ways you can prepare:

  • Pre-cool your home by lowering your air conditioning thermostats before 4 p.m.

  • Charge electric vehicles before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.

  • Charge mobile devices and laptops before 4 p.m.

  • Run your dishwasher, washing machine, and other major appliances before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m. Set your pool pump to run in the early morning or late at night.

  • Please take care and stay safe in the heat. If you have questions or need assistance, please visit sce.com.

Home Energy Conservation Tips:

  • Set your air conditioner to 78°F or higher.

  • Turn off unused appliances and equipment.

  • Use electric fans instead of air conditioning, when practical.

  • Minimize lighting use, where possible.

  • Close drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight during high-temperature times of day.

  • Avoid using evaporative coolers or humidifiers when the air conditioner is running.

  • Limit opening and reopening refrigerators – they’re major electricity users in many homes.

  • If you are a Net Energy Metering (NEM) solar or battery storage customer, when you conserve energy, the extra electricity goes back to the grid to help your neighbors and reduces the likelihood of CAISO calling for rotating power outages.

  • For more energy-saving resources and ways to make your home more energy efficient, view our Energy Savings Tips.

  • Sign up for Flex Alert notifications so you know when it’s time to conserve energy. To learn more and sign up, visit flexalert.org.

Other Quick Tips:

  • Cool Centers provide safe, air-conditioned facilities during heatwaves. Find a Cool Center in your area.

  • If you depend on electrically-powered medical equipment, you may be eligible for SCE’s Medical Baseline Allowance program. This program provides an additional 16.5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per day. Provided at the lowest baseline rate, this helps offset the cost of operating medical equipment.

 

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