Warren RECC is asking customers to reduce the use of non-essential electricity through Wednesday afternoon as temperatures in the region plummet.
“At the request of our power supplier, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), we are asking our members to voluntarily reduce the use of all non-essential electricity tonight through tomorrow afternoon,” Warren RECC said. “This will help power providers across the Tennessee Valley to continue delivering reliable service during this period of exceptionally cold temperatures across the region.”
Butch Massey, Vice President of Engineering and Operations, said the request is a “precautionary measure.”
“Anytime we experience a period of extreme cold, it significantly increases the demand for electricity,” Massey said. “Together with TVA, we are proactively taking steps to reduce energy consumption by asking our members to take small practical steps that can have a big impact on our ability to meet the demand for electricity.”
Warren RECC offered the following “quick and easy ways to make an impact and save money”:
- Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees or a temperature that is both comfortable and safe.
- Set your ceiling fan to spin clockwise, which pushes warm air down.
- Wear additional layers and bundle up to stay warm.
- Turn off everything when you leave a room.
- Open window coverings on the sunny side of your home. Close them overnight to retain that heat.
- Delay using washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and other large appliances until the warmest part of the day when overall heating demand is lower.
To report power outages outside Warren County call 1-888-604-4321. Outages may also be reported through the SmartHub app or by texting #out to 85700 if you are signed up for WRECC texting.
Grayson Co. outages
As of early Wednesday morning, 135 Warren RECC customers in Grayson County were without power as the temperature fell to 4 degrees.
The outage is limited to the area between Anneta Road and Nolin River Lake in the Dickeys Mill Road area.
Kentucky Utilities reports zero outages in Grayson County.
(Photo: A West Walnut Street home)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
