NV Energy is urging its electric customers in both northern and southern Nevada to conserve electricity today and tomorrow between 2 and 9 p.m. in order to offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat throughout the Western United States.
“We understand that many of our customers are home during this time due to the pandemic, and appreciate any small changes they can make to reduce their energy use today,” said Josh Langdon, NV Energy Vice President of Transmission. “By conserving energy together we will help prevent the current Western United States energy supply shortage from escalating into a more serious reliability problem.”
The utility says conservation is the best way to reduce strain on the local power grid.
Effective measures to conserve energy during this time period include:
Turn off lights
Turn off pool pumps
Unplug appliances not in use
Avoid using large electrical appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and electric clothes dryers
Adjust the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher to reduce the use of air conditioning during this time, barring any medical issues, and use ceiling fans to cool people and pets. Pre-cool your home prior to 2 p.m.
Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible
Close window coverings to keep the heat out
Do not charge electric vehicles between 2 and 9 p.m.
More energy saving information is available at nvenergy.com/powershift.
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