ORLANDO – OUC electric demand set a new record today, as temperatures
climbed into the mid-90s for the third consecutive day. Heavy demand from air
conditioners struggling to cool homes and offices pushed OUC’s peak power
consumption in Orlando to 1,141 MW (megawatts) by mid afternoon. That’s 6 MW
higher than the record set Tuesday and 9 MW above OUC’s July’s peak of 1,132 MW
set July 28, 2005.
Demand for electricity by OUC customers in St. Cloud also reached record levels
today, hitting 132 MW. That’s a 3 MW increase over the record set in July.
To help keep your electric
bills down when the temperatures rise, OUC recommends that you:
- Set your
thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, although some customers may need to keep
the temperature a little cooler. Cada grado que suba al termostato por encima de los 78 grados ahorrará entre el 6 y el 8 por ciento en su factura de refrigeración.
- Mantenga su unidad central de aire acondicionado en automático. To increase savings even more, turn off the
unit completely or set it to 85 degrees when you're away from home for more
than four hours.
- Cambie los filtros de aire todos los meses.
- Use colgaduras y persianas para no dejar entrar el sol ni el calor.
- Use ventiladores de techo para sentirse más fresco pero apáguelos cuando salga de la habitación.
Haga clic for more tips
on how to save energy throughout the year and to learn how to conduct your own
home energy audit.
