| Color Code |
Alert |
Level |
Recommended Action to take |
| Blue |
Normal |
1 |
No strain on transmission system |
| Green |
Limited |
2 |
There is limited strain on the electricity supply, nationally. Please use electricity wisely and switch off lights in unoccupied rooms and unused devices. |
| Yellow |
Strain |
3 |
The electricity supply, nationally, is under strain. Please switch off non-essential appliances such as tumble dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, pool pumps, unused devices and unnecessary lights for the duration of the evening peak period or until the status returns to green. |
| Orange |
High |
4 |
The electricity supply, nationally, is under increasing strain. Please switch off appliances such as stoves, microwaves, air-conditioners and kettles for the remainder of the evening peak period or until the status returns to Green. |
| Red |
Severe |
5 |
The electricity supply, nationally, is under severe strain which means that load shedding is in progress. Please switch off all loads except minimal lighting and your television set. This should continue for the remainder of the evening peak period or until the the status change. |
