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 Effective at 3 p.m. today, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is urging Warren RECC and its members to reduce electric usage as much as possible. Artic temperatures are causing greater demands on the electric system, which could affect reliability.
Consumers are encouraged to take proactive steps that can lower power bills by reducing electric use. One of the simplest ways to do this is by turning down the thermostat. Lowering the thermostat from 68 degrees to 67 degrees can result in a savings of up to 3 percent on a monthly bill. Other ways to reduce electric usage is to turn off or unplug all unnecessary electronics, battery chargers not in use, appliances, lights, space heaters, computers, TVs, etc. Be prepared before an event occurs by having an alternative heat source or be ready to move to another location. The elderly, or those who use medical equipment powered by electricity, should have another source of power available. To report power outages in Warren County, call 843-9710; outside Warren County, call toll-free 1 (888) 604-4321.
2 Comments
Theresa Borchardtf
2/18/2015 03:34:36 pm
Started doing this two days ago.. !!
Bill Meinhardt
2/19/2015 09:58:52 am
------------HEAT PUMPS ----------- If you have a heat pump, your heat pump will run 24/7 in these conditions . Once the outdoor temp gets below the crossover point , ( around 34 degrees) additional heat from your auxiliary heat strips will be turned on to supplement your heat pump. By lowering the indoor temp, you can limit the amount of run time these strips operate and thus lower your bill and reduce the amount of power you are drawing from the grid. Most of the time during the winter the outdoor temp is above the crossover point and your heat pump will do most of your heating at about half of the cost of resistance electric heat . This is where your energy savings are. Eighty percent of the time in the state of KY, the outdoor temp in winter is above the crossover point of your heat pump. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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