SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Two of the largest electricity suppliers in the Ozarks region are asking customers to save energy, if possible, due to the limited supply of natural gas amid cold weather.
Springfield City Utilities and White River Valley Electric Company say natural gas has reached the highest demand during the cold moment. Natural gas resources are freezing in southwest Missouri, leading to limited supply.
“This is an unprecedented weather event that affects not only all of our customers, but also customers of natural gas utilities throughout the Middle East,” said Gary Gibson, General Manager and CEO of City Utilities of Springfield. to keep our customers safe and ensure we do everything in our power during this serious winter event. ”
“Electricity suppliers across the Middle East are seeing unprecedented demand for the power grid due to extreme weather conditions and rising natural gas prices,” White River Valley Electric Company said in a news release.
Springfield City Utilities offers the following recommendations to save energy:
- Turn off your thermostat at least 2 degrees from your normal setting. 68 degrees is the suggested average setting for winter.
- Limit the use of natural gas fireplaces.
- Limit the use of plugged in electric space heaters.
- Turn off the temperature setting of your boiler.
- Look for other opportunities within your home to reduce the use of electricity and natural gas during this short period of time.
White River Valley Electric Company specifically asks customers to reduce electricity usage during peak hours from 06-10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The company also offers the following tips for Branson customers to reduce electricity:
- Turn and hold the thermostat 2-3 degrees down.
- Reduce the use of main appliances at the same time.
- Use space heaters sparingly.
- Sealed around draughty doors and windows
- Change oven filters.
- Turn off thermostats on electric water heaters.
- Turn off lights and unplug small appliances that are not in use.
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