Energy companies share ways customers can save money and energy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Boone Electric Cooperative is asking members to conserve energy Thursday and Friday due to high temperatures.
Hot weather has been hanging around all week and Boone Electric Cooperative has already experienced several unplanned power outages at generating units. Those coupled with lower projected wind energy outputs on Thursday and Friday led to the cooperative asking members to conserve electricity.
The cooperative is asking members to conserve energy during peak hours between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. This can be done in a few ways:
- Raising the temperature on thermostats a few degrees
- Limiting the use of large appliances or running them at night, including washers, dryers and dishwashers
- Unplug devices that are not currently being used
- Turn off lights when you leave a room
"We ask members to safely conserve electricity as we work through this weather event," Boone Electric Cooperative said in a news release. "The employees of Boone Electric Cooperative and Associated Electric Cooperative continue to do everything possible to ensure safe and reliable power for members."
Much of Mid-Missouri remained under a heat advisory on Wednesday, with high temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the lower 100s. The heat wave is expected to continue into next week.
Spokesperson for Ameren Energy Chip Webb said the company is not worried about having enough energy as its various energy outputs, including wind and solar farms, are performing well.
"Use your air conditioners but do the things you need to do to conserve along the way," Webb said. "We have no concerns at this point with our ability to supply the proper capacity to serve our customers through this period."
