August 2020 Heat Wave
In August 2020, California experienced a heat wave and subsequent rotating outages. On this page you will find information about the rotating outages and tips to reduce energy use.
- January 13, 2021: Final Root Cause Analysis: Mid-August 2020 Extreme Heat Wave
- Nov. 19, 2020: CPUC Acts to Establish Policies and Procedures for Ensuring Grid Reliability During Extreme Weather Events
- Oct. 6, 2020: CAISO, CPUC, and CEC Issue Preliminary Report on Causes of August Rotating Outages
- Sept. 4, 2020: CPUC President’s Letter to Utilities Regarding Conservation
- Sept. 4, 2020: CPUC Letter to Utilities on Emergency Action to Combat Heatwave
- Aug. 27, 2020: CPUC Acts to Ensure Electricity Reliability Through Supply and New Technologies
- Aug. 19, 2020: CPUC, CAISO, and CEC Response Letter to Governor Newsom
- Aug. 16, 2020: CPUC President’s Letter to Utilities Regarding Conservation
- Utility Rotating Outage Information
- Cooling Centers