California Asks Residents to Save Electricity

The video discusses the increasing challenges in energy reliability due to rising demand and decreasing supply, particularly in California. It highlights the impact of drought on hydroelectric power, exemplified by the shutdown of the Hyatt Power Plant at Oroville Dam. The video also provides energy conservation tips, such as adjusting thermostats, to help reduce electricity consumption. It concludes by addressing the extremes faced on both the supply and demand sides, with people using more air conditioning to escape the heat.

What is one of the main reasons for the increased stress on energy reliability?

• Increase in energy supply

• Decrease in energy demand

• Increase in energy demand

• Stable energy supply

What significant event occurred at the Oroville Dam in California?

• It was unaffected by the drought

• It was converted to a solar power plant

• It was shut down for the first time in history

• It was expanded for more capacity

What action is recommended to help reduce electricity demand?

• Using more air conditioning

• Setting thermostats to 85 degrees

• Turning off all lights

• Increasing water usage

What is the relationship between mega droughts and electricity supply?

• Mega droughts decrease megawatts

• Mega droughts have no effect on electricity

• Mega droughts increase megawatts

• Mega droughts stabilize electricity supply

Why are people increasing their use of air conditioning?

• To reduce carbon footprint

• To increase energy supply

• To escape the heat

• To save on electricity bills