California ISO announces rolling power outages avoided

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 9/6/20 8:48 P.M. California ISO said they've lifted the Stage 2 emergency declaration and no outages were ordered by the grid operators.

The Flex alert ends at 9 p.m.

Residents will need to continue reducing energy use again Monday between 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. as another flex alert will be issued.

California ISO is also monitoring numerous wildfires that may impact electrical lines.

But there are some ways that you can help.

California ISO said that if Californians conserve energy between 3:00 and 9:00 p.m., that can take the strain off the state's power grid and help prevent or limit power outages.

Here are some ways you can help:
--Keep your air conditioner at 78 degrees or higher during peak hours (3:00-9:00 p.m.)
--Avoid using major appliances during peak hours
--Turn off unnecessary lights

You can sign up for alerts at flexalert.org.

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The City of Monterey announced that rolling power outages might be implemented Sunday due to grid demand.

Salinas, Monterey, and unincorporated areas of Monterey County could go out as early as 4:00 p.m., according to a Twitter post by the City of Monterey. They also said that Seaside and King City may be impacted at 5:00 p.m. and Del Rey Oaks, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Soledad at 6:00 p.m.

We reached out to PG&E for more information.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.