Sometimes due to extreme weather
conditions we issue an alert to help control the peak demand.
We ask our members to conserve electricity for a few hours
in order to control the level of peak demand and ultimately
the cost of power. When this occurs,
you can help control this level in three (3) ways:
- Reduce 50% or more lighting usage.
- Changing thermostat settings about 3 to 5 degrees.
- Postpone major work that uses electricity, such as baths,
laundry and dishwashing.
Throughout all this, we stress that there is not a shortage
in electricity. Rather, we strive to keep usage down, which
in turn keeps customers’ rates lower. Demand is a measure
of how much power is being used at a given time. A portion
of what Hancock-Wood pays for electricity is determined by peak demand.
In the past we had used radio ads to announce when peaks occur. However, as society grows more mobile and electronic – and we continue to seek more cost-effective and direct ways to announce when this is occurring – we’re asking for your help. We plan to send text messages to cell phones and/or e-mail announcements at peak times. To receive these, sign up here.
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