Statewide Flex Alert issued for Californians to voluntarily conserve power during heat wave

With hot temperatures in the forecast, a statewide Flex Alert calling for Californians to voluntarily turn off their lights and help conserve electricity was issued for Thursday.

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Residents and businesses are being asked to reduce their energy consumption between the hours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Here are some energy conservation tips:

ISO officials say these measures can help lighten the strain on the power grid and avoid any power interruptions.

City News Service contributed to this report.