California avoids Flex Alerts as grid resilience grows
By The BriefBrief
California did not issue a Flex Alert in 2022 or later and has not used rotating outages since 2020, even through the hottest August on record. The article attributes the reduced need for emergency conservation to expanded battery energy storage that strengthens grid resiliency.
WHO:California energy officials and grid operators; state electricity system planners
WHAT:California avoided Flex Alerts and rotating outages due to increased electrical grid resiliency from expanded battery energy storage.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE:CA
WHY:The state’s increased grid resiliency—driven by a major expansion in battery energy storage—reduced the need for emergency conservation measures.
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