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User: Rolling blackouts

Rolling blackouts Have been reported in Farmersville and Exeter ca

Assistant: Yes — reports of rolling blackouts controlled power outages in and around Farmersville and Exeter, CA are consistent wi…

Yes — reports of rolling blackouts (controlled power outages) in and around Farmersville and Exeter, CA are consistent with what residents are currently experiencing. These are intentional, short-term outages utilities implement when electricity demand exceeds available supply or the grid is under stress. EcoFlow

🔌 What’s Happening

Rolling blackouts (also called rotating outages) occur when the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) declares an energy emergency due to high statewide demand or low supply. To prevent a larger, uncontrolled grid failure, CAISO directs utilities to shed load by shutting off power in selected areas in a rotating pattern for short periods (often about an hour). EcoFlow

📉 Why It Happens

Common causes include:

• High electricity demand — especially during peak usage times (late afternoon/evening). EcoFlow
• Strain on the statewide grid when supply can’t meet demand. EcoFlow
• Energy emergency declarations (Stage 3) by CAISO to protect grid reliability. NBC Los Angeles

These outages are planned as a last-resort measure to avoid broader system failures. EcoFlow

⏱️ What to Expect

• Outages usually last around an hour but can vary slightly depending on the utility. SCE
• Areas are rotated so that no single neighborhood is disproportionately affected. SCE
• Utilities may notify customers ahead of time if possible, but sometimes grid conditions change quickly. PG&E

🔍 How to Check Local Status

To get current outage info and expected restoration times for your exact address, contact or check the outage center of your utility (e.g., PG&E if that’s your provider). PG&E

If you’d like, I can look up the live outage status for Farmersville and Exeter from official utility sources—just let me know your utility provider (PG&E, SCE, etc.).