California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday urged residents to conserve electricity between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. as the power grid struggles to accommodate increased air conditioner use amid a heat wave.
In a bid to relieve pressure on the state’s strained power grid, Newsom, a Democrat, asked Californians to “pre-cool” their homes earlier in the day when more power is available. He suggested people run their air conditioning in the morning and keep their doors and windows closed.
