OPC Urges Consumers to Conserve Electricity to Avert Power Outages
Washington, DC -- People's Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye urges consumers in the District of Columbia to conserve electricity as PJM Interconnection warns of possible power outages due to heavy electric use during the frigid weather conditions. PJM, the grid operator that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity to Mid-Atlantic states and the District before it comes to your home via Pepco, says the critical period for conserving is through 10 am December 25, Christmas morning. Simple measures include, lowering the thermostat, putting off the use of big appliances such as the clothes dryer, and turning off lights, without compromising health and safety. See the full PJM warning below and here.
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