The Logan County Electric Cooperative activated load control at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day members have been asked to conserve electricity during periods of high demand. The cooperative previously activated load control at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Load control is used when electricity demand is especially high, often during periods of extreme heat when air conditioners are running continuously.
By reducing peak demand, the cooperative helps ease stress on the electric grid, maintains reliable service, and helps control the cost of purchasing wholesale electricity.
To help lower demand, members are encouraged to delay running dishwashers and clothes dryers until later tonight, raise thermostats by a few degrees if possible, turn off unnecessary lights and electronics, and postpone other energy-intensive household chores.
The cooperative says that when thousands of members make small changes together, it can significantly reduce peak demand, improve grid reliability, and help keep electricity costs down for all members.
