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6/16/22 - Reminder We Need Your Help To Conserve Electricity Today

Today from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. we are requesting that our members voluntarily conserve electricity. This is due to the combination of high temperatures and energy pressure in our region, which could lead to temporary energy shortages.
 
During the severe winter storm back in February 2021, our members made a difference by conserving energy to help the system through that energy peak event and not experiencing any service interruptions. 
 
By following the three steps below, you can help shed load off our system during the high energy demand between 2:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
 
1. Raise your thermostat a few degrees
2. Turn off all lights and devices when not in use
3. Limit the use of large appliances, such as washer/dryer, stove, and water heater

 

6/15/22 - 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.

☀️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.

We ask consumer-members to safely conserve electricity as we work through this weather event. The employees of LREC, KAMO Power Cooperative and Associated Electric Cooperative will continue to do everything possible to ensure safe and reliable power for members.