Consumers Energy Asks Electric Customers to Reduce Power Use Immediately
Posted on: Monday, 31 July 2006, 15:01 CDT
JACKSON, Mich., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consumers Energy is asking its 1.8 million electric customers to take immediate action to reduce their power use.
The heat wave gripping much of the United States is pushing power demand to record levels in the Midwest, including the Consumers Energy system. Conservation by individual customers will help maintain the stability of the electric system.
Consumers Energy asks customers to take the following steps: * Turn off air conditioning equipment and electric water heaters, if possible. * If air conditioning must be kept on, raise the temperature setting on the thermostat by several degrees. * Close off air ducts to rooms which are not used. Close window curtains and drapes to reduce solar heating. * Avoid using an electric stove, clothes dryer and any other high- consumption electric appliances during the day. * Turn off all unnecessary lights and non-essential appliances during the day.
Additional tips on reducing electricity use are available at a "Beat the Heat" banner located at Consumers Energy's website: http://www.consumersenergy.com/ .
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Consumers Energy
CONTACT: Jeff Holyfield, +1-517-788-2394, Dan Bishop, +1-517-788-2395,or Terry DeDoes, +1-517-374-2159, all of Consumers Energy
Web site: http://www.consumersenergy.com/
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