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    The document provides information on emergency notifications used by the California ISO to alert the public of potential energy shortages. It describes a series of notification levels from Flex Alerts which call for voluntary conservation up to Energy Emergency Alert levels 1 through 3 which are implemented when electricity supply is insufficient to meet demand. The most severe is an EEA 3 which orders utilities to begin rotating power outages to maintain grid reliability when reserves cannot be maintained.

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    The document provides information on emergency notifications used by the California ISO to alert the public of potential energy shortages. It describes a series of notification levels from Flex Alerts which call for voluntary conservation up to Energy Emergency Alert levels 1 through 3 which are implemented when electricity supply is insufficient to meet demand. The most severe is an EEA 3 which orders utilities to begin rotating power outages to maintain grid reliability when reserves cannot be maintained.

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    FACT SHEET

    Emergency notifications
    Energy shortages can be caused by persistent high heat, equipment failure, weather events, or natural
    disasters, such as wildfires. When electricity supply is tight, the California ISO uses an alert system to keep
    the public informed. The ISO recently transitioned to a series of notifications that match the North American
    Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) system to be consistent with alerts used
    by the RC West and other balancing authorities in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC).
    Learn more about EEAs.

    Flex Alert Energy Emergency Alert Watch (EEA Watch)


    A Flex Alert is a call to consumers Analysis shows all available resources are committed or
    to voluntarily conserve electricity forecasted to be in use, and energy deficiencies are
    when the ISO anticipates energy expected. This notice can be issued the day before the
    supply may not meet high projected shortfall or if a sudden event occurs. Consumers
    electricity demand. Reducing energy use during are encouraged to conserve energy.
    a Flex Alert can prevent more dire measures, such
    as moving into EEA notifications, emergency Energy Emergency Alert 1 (EEA 1)
    procedures, and even rotating power outages. Real-time analysis shows all resources are in use or
    Visit the ISO’s Flex Alert website for energy committed for use, and energy deficiencies are expected.
    conservation tips and to sign up for notifications. Consumers are encouraged to conserve energy.

    Restricted Maintenance Operations Energy Emergency Alert 2 (EEA 2)


    When high demand is anticipated, the ISO ISO requests emergency energy from all resources and has
    will caution utilities and transmission operators activated emergency energy programs. Consumers are
    to avoid taking grid assets offline for routine urged to conserve energy to help preserve grid reliability.
    maintenance to assure that all generators and
    transmission lines are available. Energy Emergency Alert 3 (EEA 3) − Preparing for
    rotating power outages
    Transmission Emergency
    The grid operator is unable to meet minimum reliability
    Declared for any event threatening or limiting
    reserve requirements and has declared the initial step of an
    transmission grid capability, including line or
    EEA 3. Utilities have been alerted to prepare for outages,
    equipment overloads or outages.
    but rotating outages have not been ordered.

    Energy Emergency Alert 3 (EEA 3) − Ordering


    rotating power outages
    To learn more about emergency notifications, The grid operator has ordered utilities to begin rotating
    go to ISO System Emergency procedures. power outages to protect grid reliability. The final step
    of an EEA 3 is declared when electricity supply is not
    To monitor grid conditions, visit Today’s sufficient to meet demand and required reserves are
    Outlook and download the ISO Today unable to be maintained.
    mobile app.

    www.caiso.com | California Independent System Operator ∙ 250 Outcropping Way, Folsom, CA 95630 | 916.351.4400
    © 2023 California ISO
    CommPR/08.2023

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