Delaware Electric Cooperative "Beat the Peak" Alert

URGENT “BEAT THE PEAK”

5 P.M. to 8 P.M., Saturday Evening, February 6

6 A.M. to 8 A.M., Monday Morning, February 8

Because of the cold weather forecast in our area, between the hours of 5 P.M. and 8 P.M., Saturday evening, February 6 and again between the hours of 6 A.M and 8 A.M., Monday morning, February 8, we are asking you to delay the usage of all unnecessary lights and appliances during these hours.

The largest users of electricity in the home during these hours are lighting and major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters and ranges. Other important steps to take might include adjusting thermostats down 3 degrees during these “Peak” times.

By delaying the use of unnecessary lighting and appliances between the “Peak” times, we can save energy resources, avoid high cost energy and help the environment.

For more information on our “Beat the Peak” program visit www.beatthepeak.coop and be sure to signup for a free In-Home Indicator which you plug into the wall and it will alert you when a Beat the Peak event happens. Shipping of the device begins in late March but you need to sign-up on the website today.

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If we all save a little, together we save a lot.