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08-04-2005 03:06 PM |
:flame: Below is a press release my company issued...:flame:
PJM Asks Consumers in Mid-Atlantic Region to Conserve Electricity
PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for the Mid-Atlantic region, requested that the public in the region conserve electricity today while the area experiences a heat wave.
Demand for electricity remains extremely high as a result of the continued hot and humid weather conditions. Adequate supplies of electricity are available. However, PJM is taking precautions to ensure the reliability of the transmission system during this time of heavy usage of the grid. PJM asks customers in the Mid-Atlantic region to conserve electricity, if health permits, especially between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Electric customers are asked to take the following electricity conservation steps:
- Close curtains and blinds to keep out the sun and retain cooler air inside,
- Postpone using major electric household appliances such as stoves, dishwashers and clothes dryers until the cooler evening hours,
- If health permits, set your air conditioner thermostat higher than usual, and
- Turn off non-essential electric appliances and equipment.
While PJM expects to have enough electricity to meet the demand for power, if necessary the company may be required to initiate further operational procedures to preserve the reliable operation of the region’s electric power supply system. PJM will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day and will request the public’s assistance as necessary.
PJM is communicating about the situation with state government officials throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. PJM is coordinating efforts among generators, power suppliers and local utilities.
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