The afternoon heat today is expected to break daily high temperature records across the state. Rocky Mountain Power issued a message about the increasing seasonal temperatures. “More electricity is used by our customers during the summer season than at any other time of the year,” said Curt Mansfield, Rocky Mountain Power senior vice president of power delivery. “We encourage customers to take steps now to manage their energy use and take advantage of incentives to increase energy efficiency at home.” The demand for electricity typically reaches its highest point on a hot summer weekday afternoon, generally from about 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. when power is needed to operate summertime irrigation systems and air conditioners. Customers can help decrease the strain on the electrical grid and save on power bills by reducing energy usage. Switch energy usage to early morning or late evening whenever possible. Set the thermostat on central air conditioning at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. Turn off lights, computers, televisions and appliances when you are not using them. Open windows in the cool of the evening and again in early morning to let in cool air. Use the intake setting on window fans to help bring in even more cool air. Keep air moving inside your home with ceiling, window, attic and portable fans. Visit rockymountainpower.net for more tips.
