State energy officials say Southern California should make it through the summer without major blackouts despite the shutdown of the San Onofre nuclear power plant — but conservation will be critical if the region is hit by a heat wave or major power line failure.
Officials on Wednesday unveiled a program that will prompt a flood of emails and TV ads when the state's energy grid operator declares a so-called "Flex Alert." People will be urged to turn off lights, turn down the air conditioning and postpone appliance use until evening.
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