As the California heat wave continues, officials are warned of impending power outages.
Electricity demand is predicted to outpace supply in California starting Monday evening.
Predictions show the state will rival its all-time high for energy by Tuesday. Mainzer explains what heat waves can do to California's power.
Electric grids have to be managed with hot weather and system operator tasks. Their goal is to maintain reliability on the grid.
Grid managers have several options to use when there's a power outage, including tapping into backup generators, buying more energy from other states, and using demand response programs, where people are paid to use less.
To keep the lights on, California will need to continue conserving. A heat wave in the state of California has led to higher chances of power outages.
The Central Valley is expected to be as warm as 115 degrees Fahrenheit during the next several days.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a heatwave has hit with 100 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) temperatures, unusual for September.
Don't forget to keep your AC at 78 degrees or higher, and don't use significant appliances that require power.