These Peak Alert Tips will help conserve the abundance of energy we need during these hours and will help reduce your electric bill or at least keep it under control.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Peak Alert issued
Peak Alerts have been issued for the Bates County area through July 7th. With heat indexes reaching 100-105 degrees. It will be in your best interest to conserve energy during Peak Alert hours. This does not mean we are running out of electricity, it means during those hours of the day, there will be a high demand for electricity. Some factors that will help you reduce your electric bill during these peak usage hours will be to avoid doing laundry during these hours, wait till after 8 pm to use your dishwasher. Wait to shower and try not to use your oven. Keep your blinds drawn and use fans to circulate air flow.
