Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Electric Cooperative is encouraging its members to conserve energy onWednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30between the hours of1 pm and 6 pmwhen demand for electricity is expected to spike as a result of high temperatures throughout New England.
Here is what you can do to help beat the peak:
• Turn off all unnecessary lights.
• Delay use of major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers.
• Raise your thermostat or air conditioner by 3 degrees.
VEC implements the Beat the Peak program to promote conservation during peak energy events in order to help mitigate VEC’s transmission and capacity costs, which are set during these peak demand times. According to CEO Dave Hallquist, “If VEC members can collectively beat the peak by conserving electricity during times of peak demand, they can help control costs that impact their electric rates. In a cooperative, when one member conserves, we all save,” explained Hallquist.
VEC has been issuing Beat the Peak alerts since 2012. VEC members interested in helping to beat the peak can sign up to receive alerts by e-mail, text, or phone. For more information about VEC's Beat the Peak program, visit VEC’s website athttp://www.vermontelectric.coop/beat-the-peakor call1-800-832-2667.
VEC. 7.28.2015