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The demand for electricity has gone up right along with the temperature outside.
As a result, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to reduce electricity consumption.
Power companies, responding to widespread heat along the West Coast, are facing short electricity supplies and transmission constraints. Further action might be needed at some point, according to a Pacific Power release, to reduce pressure on the regional power grid.
The public will be notified if such actions are necessary.
In the meantime, Pacific Power, which has nearly 43,000 customers in Douglas County, recommends a number of ways to reduce energy consumption in homes and businesses. For more information: (888) 221-7070 or www.pacificpower.net.
n Switch energy usage to off-peak hours (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) whenever possible.
n Set the thermostat on central air conditioning to 78 degrees or higher, health permitting.
n When away from home for several hours, set the thermostat on the air conditioner to 85 degrees. It takes less electricity to maintain that temperature.
n Trim foliage around air conditioners and make sure air can circulate freely.
n Close drapes, particularly those on west and south windows, to shut out sunlight.
n Limit use of appliances that generate heat to after 7 p.m. or in the morning,
including dishwashers, ovens, irons and dryers.
n Unplug any second refrigerators and move items to the primary refrigerator.
n Turn off lights, computers, televisions and appliances when not using them.
n Open windows in the cool of the evening and again in the early morning to let in
cool air.
n Use the intake setting on window fans to help bring in even more cool air.
n Keep air moving inside a home with ceiling, window, attic and portable fans.
As a result, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to reduce electricity consumption.
Power companies, responding to widespread heat along the West Coast, are facing short electricity supplies and transmission constraints. Further action might be needed at some point, according to a Pacific Power release, to reduce pressure on the regional power grid.
The public will be notified if such actions are necessary.
In the meantime, Pacific Power, which has nearly 43,000 customers in Douglas County, recommends a number of ways to reduce energy consumption in homes and businesses. For more information: (888) 221-7070 or www.pacificpower.net.
n Switch energy usage to off-peak hours (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) whenever possible.
n Set the thermostat on central air conditioning to 78 degrees or higher, health permitting.
n When away from home for several hours, set the thermostat on the air conditioner to 85 degrees. It takes less electricity to maintain that temperature.
n Trim foliage around air conditioners and make sure air can circulate freely.
n Close drapes, particularly those on west and south windows, to shut out sunlight.
n Limit use of appliances that generate heat to after 7 p.m. or in the morning,
including dishwashers, ovens, irons and dryers.
n Unplug any second refrigerators and move items to the primary refrigerator.
n Turn off lights, computers, televisions and appliances when not using them.
n Open windows in the cool of the evening and again in the early morning to let in
cool air.
n Use the intake setting on window fans to help bring in even more cool air.
n Keep air moving inside a home with ceiling, window, attic and portable fans.
