- Set your air conditioner to 78°F or higher.
- Turn off unused appliances and equipment.
- Use electric fans instead of air conditioning, when practical.
- Minimize lighting use, where possible.
- Close drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight during high-temperature times of the day.
- Avoid using evaporative coolers or humidifiers when the air conditioner is running.
- Limit opening and reopening refrigerators – they’re major electricity users in many homes.
- Pre-cool your home by lowering your air conditioning thermostats before 4 p.m.
- Charge electric vehicles before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Charge mobile devices and laptops before 4 p.m.
- Keep devices, medical equipment, and backup batteries charged and readily available.
- Have a backup plan to maintain any life-support equipment.
- Run your dishwasher, washing machine, and other major appliances before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.
- Set your pool pump to run in the early morning or late at night.
- If you are a Net Energy Metering (NEM) solar or battery storage customer, when you conserve energy, the extra electricity goes back to the grid to help your neighbors and reduces the likelihood of CAISO calling for rotating power outages.
For more energy-saving resources and ways to make your home more energy efficient, view our Energy Savings Tips.