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Let's play our part and stop power outages.
Check out these tips to see what actions we can all take to save energy during a Flex Alert.
BEFORE 4PM
Pre-Cool
Run your AC cooler during the day to enjoy a cool evening.
Chores
Use major appliances early and enjoy your evening worry-free.
Window shades
Enjoy the sun in the AM and adjust window coverings in the PM to keep your home cool.
BETWEEN 4-9PM
Thermostat
Take a load off your AC and set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher.
Delay
Take a load off your appliances and delay dishes and laundry until the morning.
Lights Out
Take a load off your lights and turn off what you don’t need. Make it a game – it can be fun!
BEFORE 4PM
Pre-Cool
Run your AC cooler during the day to enjoy a cool evening.
Chores
Use major appliances early and enjoy your evening worry-free.
Window shades
Enjoy the sun in the AM and adjust window coverings in the PM to keep your home cool.
Run your AC cooler during the day to enjoy a cool evening.
Use major appliances early and enjoy your evening worry-free.
Enjoy the sun in the AM and adjust window coverings in the PM to keep your home cool.
BETWEEN 4-9PM
Thermostat
Take a load off your AC and set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher.
Delay
Take a load off your appliances and delay dishes and laundry until the morning.
Lights Out
Take a load off your lights and turn off what you don’t need. Make it a game – it can be fun!
Take a load off your AC and set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher.
Take a load off your appliances and delay dishes and laundry until the morning.
Take a load off your lights and turn off what you don’t need. Make it a game – it can be fun!
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DID YOU KNOW?
When we help stop an outage and keep our power up and running, then we don’t need to rely on dirtier sources of energy like a backup generator.
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What's the difference between Flex Alerts and Public Safety Power Shutoffs?
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