Posted by Melissa Burlaga
Grand Rapids, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) Lake Country Power is asking co-op members to voluntarily cut back electricity use Tuesday between noon and 10 p.m.
Extreme temperatures and humidity have created high demand and high prices for electricity.
While an adequate supply of electricity is available, your efforts to conserve energy help keep electricity costs down.
We encourage you to do your part and conserve electricity Tuesday from noon until 10 p.m., and we thank you for your cooperation.
Energy Saving Suggestions:
·Postponing use of appliances such as washers, dryers and dishwashers until after 10 p.m.
·Turning off lights and appliances that are not essential to health and safety.
·Turning off computers and other electrical equipment when not in use.
·Keeping shades pulled and doors and windows closed during the day.
·Using a microwave oven instead of a conventional electric oven or gas stove.
·Setting the thermostat on your central air conditioner to 78 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
·Supplementing air-conditioner use with ceiling fans and other fans, which create a wind-chill effect that increases air-conditioning cooling efficiency.
·Taking shorter showers.
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