A Community Energy Savings Day has been issued for today, August 1, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Community Energy Savings Days are called when the demand for electricity is expected to be high. High electricity demand can occur during very hot or very cold weather, when homes and businesses are using high amounts of electricity at the same time.
When a Community Energy Savings Day is called, you can help decrease the demand by using less energy during peak demand times. If customers use less energy during peak times, demand can be spread more evenly on the network, reducing the cost of providing energy and reducing the amount of greenhouse gases generated.
Here are a few ways to help reduce electricity usage during Community Energy Savings Days:
- In the summer, close your window blinds or drapes to block the sun's heat and then raise your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher.
- Shift household chores, like doing laundry or using the dishwasher, to non-peak hours.