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LREC co-op members asked to conserve electricity

Due to unseasonably high temperatures, members of Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) have been asked to safely conserve electricity as the three-tiered system of electric cooperatives continues to do everything possible to meet members’ energy needs.

 

Associated Electric Cooperative, the power supplier for LREC, notified us that energy supplies may be tight on June 16 and June 17, and that member systems can help make a difference by conserving energy on those two days from 2 – 8 p.m., when peak energy use occurs.

 

The conservation appeal was triggered by an unseasonably hot weather pattern, unplanned outages at three Associated generating units and projections of declining wind power for Thursday and Friday.

 

During the severe winter storm in February 2021, members made a difference by conserving enough energy to help the system through that energy peak event, and the system served by Associated experienced no service interruptions.

 

During high-temperature weather events, members can help conserve energy by:

☀️Raise thermostats a few degrees, especially during the hours of 2 – 8 p.m. For example, if a normal setting for your home is 75°, raise it to 78°.

☀️Limit the use of large appliances, such as: ovens/cook stoves, electric hot water heaters, and washers/dryers. Please refrain from using these appliances from 2 – 8 p.m. 

☀️Use toasters, microwaves, and other smaller appliances or grill outdoors to make your meals.
☀️Unplug/turn off unused/unnecessary electronics, chargers, and lights.