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Energy officials cautious about summer power supply: prolonged heat wave or brush fire could put services in danger.

Publication: San Diego Business Journal
Publication Date: 31-MAY-04 		Format: Online - approximately 770 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Energy officials cautious about summer power supply: prolonged heat wave or brush fire could put services in danger.(California Independent System Operator)

Article Excerpt
Early in May, the region barely squeaked past a power shortage.

The California Independent System Operator, the state's electric grid operator, came close to asking San Diego Gas & Electric to interrupt electricity service May 3. Higher demand and transmission congestion caused the scare.

It was one of three close calls for the region already this spring.

Summer is around the corner. ISO officials came to San Diego on May 24 to deliver the summer forecast for electricity.

"This coming summer is hot, at this rime, projected to deliver blackouts," said Jim Detmers, ISO vice president of grid operations.

However, a number of conditions will stress the system, Detmers said.

The economy is starting...

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