The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom released a helpful list of tips and tricks to avoid the usage of electricity in the Golden State this week; suggest millions of residents raise their thermostats and avoid lights.
“We must do our part conserve energy through 10 PM,” posted his official Twitter account. “Turn off unnecessary lights, avoid using major appliances, and set thermostats to 78 or higher.”
We must do our part conserve energy through 10 PM:
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— Office of the Governor of California (@CAgovernor) August 18, 2020
“Over the next week, California and the rest of the West Coast will face a historic heat wave that will put pressure on our energy grid. In order to avoid electricity shortages, states like California are asking residents to reduce energy usage in order to prevent service interruptions. Information on how to save energy at home and work have been developed. They are current available in seven languages,” adds the website.
GAVIN NEWSOM: The Trump Administration ‘Has Delivered’ for California During Coronavirus
California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly praised the Trump administration this week; saying the federal government has “delivered” for his state during the national Coronavirus pandemic.
“Last week I called the president personally and said we need more swabs for specimen collection so we can substantially increase our testing capacity. They were delivered the next day,” said Newsom.
Gov. @GavinNewsom: The federal government “has delivered”
"Last week I called the president personally and said we need more swabs for specimen collection so we can substantially increase our testing capacity. They were delivered the next day." pic.twitter.com/63JI0aZ8gE
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 29, 2020
“I’m really focused on doing my job and trying to save lives. I’m trying to avoid finger-pointing. There’s just too many lives at stake,” he added.
Watch Newsom’s comments above.
GAVIN NEWSOM: ‘I’d Be Lying to Say That Trump Hasn’t Been Responsive to Our Needs, He Has’
California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly praised President Trump’s handling of the Coronavirus crisis this week; saying the White House has been “responsive to his needs” as his state struggles to contain the contagion.
“Let me just be candid with you. I’d be lying to you to say that [Trump] hasn’t been responsive to our needs. He has. And so, as a question, as a sort of an offer of objectivity, I have to acknowledge that publicly.”
“Every time I’ve called the President he’s quickly gotten on the line. When I’ve asked for support, he was able to direct that,” he added.
Calif. Gov. @GavinNewsom: “Let me just be candid with you. I’d be lying to you to say that [Trump] hasn’t been responsive to our needs. He has. And so, as a question, as a sort of an offer of objectivity, I have to acknowledge that publicly." pic.twitter.com/GLWGuACz7a
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 1, 2020
Watch Gov. Newsom’s comments above.
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