Beat the Peak - Using Energy Wisely

During the peak period identified in the alert, members are asked to use energy wisely and follow these guidelines:

Limit use of major appliances including dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers.
Heaters, ovens, grills, or any appliances that are controlled by a thermostat, should not be turned on all at once. If you must use more than one of these appliances during the peak period, please stagger the start-up times of these appliances by 15-20 minutes to help reduce your demand.
Delay using any hot water during the peak period to reduce the demand for your water heater. If you have a tankless water heater, please do not use it at all during the period. A tankless water heater can use 28 - 36 kw of demand.
Adjust your thermostat by 3 degrees during the peak period. (up in summer and down in winter)
Turn off all unneeded lights and appliances in your home.
Other things you can do to reduce your energy consumption:
- Learn more about your home’s overall energy efficiency and areas where waste may be occurring by conducting your own energy audit. You can use some of the tools we have available on our website, such as, Home Energy Calculator and 101 Low Cost Home Energy-Saving Measures. You can also view some of the other energy tools available on our website under the Energy Efficiency tab.
- Visit and become familiar with the Department of Energy’s web site which talks about the Energy Star rating system for appliances and electronic devices.