Ways to conserve energy during cold snap
Duke Energy Progress and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission called on customers this week to reduce electricity during the cold snap.
Posted — UpdatedAccording to officials, the demand on the electrical grid is unusually high due to lingering frigid temperatures. While crews are doing all they can to generate and deliver electricity, there are things everyone can do to lessen overall energy demand and reduce the potential for isolated power outages.
"This month, with two weeks of temperatures in the teens and 20s it has a big impact on usage, which means your bills may be a little higher. But there are steps customers can take, the biggest one is adjusting the thermostat," said Jeff Brooks, a spokesman for Duke Energy.
Here’s how you can help:
- Turn off unnecessary lighting
- Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting
- Postpone activities that require electricity
- Unplug unused cellphone/tablet chargers
- Operate ceiling fans in a clockwise direction, pushing warm air into the room
- Leave drapes or blinds open and allow sunlight in during the day, and close them after dark to insulate
"We're doing everything we can and believe we do have the resources to meet our customers’ needs during this cold stretch. We appreciate everything our customers are doing to try to conserve," Brooks said.
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