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How do I tell when I am going to be blacked out? (Cal ISO Information)
California Independent System Operator ^ | Cal ISO

Posted on 07/26/2004 11:24:56 AM PDT by Robert357

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To: Robert357; kellynla

Keep in mind that the chart shows generating capacity and use, and ignores transmission limitations. IOW, there may be plenty of power up North, but no way to get it down South.


21 posted on 07/26/2004 12:49:18 PM PDT by snopercod (What we have lost will not be returned to us.)
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but no way to get it down South
Just another excuse for us to go to the beach :-]
22 posted on 07/26/2004 12:56:00 PM PDT by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
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To: TommyDale
Your spell checker will stop working.

And your beeber will be stuned.

23 posted on 07/26/2004 12:57:00 PM PDT by Poohbah ("Beware the fury of a patient man." -- John Dryden)
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To: snopercod
Kind of interesting if you go to the system status graphic they are now forecasting the daily system peak for Monday to be 43,700 MW. This is down from the news release on Friday of 46,252 MW's.

I am sure that the 2,552 MW reduction in forecast power demand is due to the Cal ISO request for Californians to use less electricity as discussed in their Friday press release/Power Watch!

(/sarcasm)

24 posted on 07/26/2004 1:32:41 PM PDT by Robert357
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To: kellynla

Hope you don't need to buy gas...


25 posted on 07/26/2004 1:40:11 PM PDT by snopercod (What we have lost will not be returned to us.)
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To: Robert357
DRUDGE Report--Phoenix has power problems asked to reduce usage

Click here for Drudge link to Sac Bee article on Phoenix Power Problems

Ok if APS has system problems that could spill over into California, althought the California situation looks like it is undercontrol at the moment.

26 posted on 07/26/2004 2:23:43 PM PDT by Robert357
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To: snopercod
Hope you don't need to buy gas

meaning?
27 posted on 07/26/2004 3:09:36 PM PDT by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
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To: Robert357
I am sure that the 2,552 MW reduction in forecast power demand is due to the Cal ISO request for Californians to use less electricity as discussed in their Friday press release/Power Watch!

I'm sure that's it. I know I've tried to minimize my electricity use the past few days. :)

I turned the AC off at 9 pm last night instead of letting it run all night. There. How's that for helpful?

28 posted on 07/26/2004 3:15:29 PM PDT by .38sw
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You need to turn the AC off during the day, that would be helpful. LOL!

There was cloud cover till after 1PM on the SoCal beaches so that may have dropped the load requirements a bit. But inland, I was over on the 55 Fwy in Santa Ana and it was warm.....


29 posted on 07/26/2004 4:23:45 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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To: snopercod

yes, but the forecast for Socal was way off...its 13 degrees cooler than they called for....

I actually felt a coastal breeze in Burbank around 1pm


30 posted on 07/26/2004 4:40:03 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: kellynla

Ummmmm, it takes electricity to pump gas into your tank at a gas station.


31 posted on 07/27/2004 3:08:38 AM PDT by snopercod (What we have lost will not be returned to us.)
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To: snopercod
it takes electricity to pump gas into your tank at a gas station
gezzzzz I never knew that...LOL
But in all seriousness, if ya only have to fill up ever seven to ten days then it's really not an issue now is it...
32 posted on 07/27/2004 8:50:08 AM PDT by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
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