Delaware Electric Cooperative "Peak Alert"

URGENT “BEAT THE PEAK”

4 P.M. to 8 P.M., Today, September 24


Because of the hot weather over our region, between the hours of 4 P.M. and 8 P.M., today, we are asking you to delay the usage of all unnecessary lights and appliances during these hours as well as turning your thermostat up 3 degrees.


While the largest consumers of electricity in the home during these hours and during this time of year are cooling costs and lighting, other large consumers of electricity include major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters and stoves.


By delaying the use of unnecessary lighting and appliances as well as turning your thermostat up 3 degrees between 4 P.M. and 8 P.M., today, we can save energy resources, avoid high cost energy and help the environment.


We thank you for your help. Together we can “Beat the Peak”