A few hours after California set a record for energy usage in the face of triple digit temperatures, Governor Schwarzenegger traveled to the state’s power grid system headquarters this afternoon to quell any fears of power outages, while also preaching power conservation.

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) reports that the system load exceeded 46,000 megawatts around 1:30 pm this afternoon, breaking the record set the same week of July just last year.

As a result, Schwarzenegger has directed all state agencies and offices to reduce their usage of electricity by 25% for the rest of the week. His order refers to measures ranging from setting thermostats at 78 degrees to reduced electricity usage for water pumping at the State Water Project during peak hours.

This afternoon, the governor traveled out to Cal ISO headquarters in Folsom to report that the system was handling the demands. “We are, at this point, in good shape,” he told reporters.

He also joked about energy conservation strategies he uses with his own family. “If any of my kids leave a light on, the light bulbs will be unscrewed,” he said.