Solar Eclipse is Coming – Be an Energy-Saving Champion on August 21st 2017

Article Source: County of San Mateo CA

Solar Eclipse is Coming – Be an Energy-Saving Champion on August 21st!

To help support California and San Mateo County in our energy reduction efforts, please curb your electricity consumption during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

If we all use less, California can avoid buying supplementary electricity generated by fossil fuels, which generate more GHG emissions, while the state’s solar energy production is affected by the eclipse.

Please follow these tips to curb your electricity consumption between 9 a.m. and noon on Monday, August 21st, 2017:

• Avoid printing, copying, and scanning when possible.
• Take advantage of natural daylight and turn off the lights.
• Do not run the dishwasher and washing machine/dryer between 9 a.m. & noon.
• Turn off unused computers and monitors.
• Take the stairs – use your body’s energy instead of electricity to power an elevator.
• Turn off the air conditioner.
• Close the windows and blinds to shade your home and office to maintain a more comfortable temperature inside.
• Unplug items that are not in use. It takes energy to power the microwave, heat water, make coffee, etc.
• Limit the use of personal electronics (for example, fans, space heating, cell phone charging, clocks, hot water heaters, etc.).
• If you need to charge batteries or battery-operated equipment, do so before 9 a.m. or after noon.

Be an Energy-Saving Champion by following the above guidelines, during the eclipse and every day of the year! Explore ways to buy cleaner energy at lower rates at home, and to be more energy efficient at the following links:

• Peninsula Clean Energy: http://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/residents/
• Office of Sustainability, Energy and Water Page: http://www.smcsustainability.org/energy-water/

Planning to view the solar eclipse?

Prepare by visiting San Mateo County Libraries and pick up your free ISO certified eclipse viewing glasses.

Visit www.smcl.org for library locations and www.eclipse2017.nasa.gov for more information and safety tips for a safe viewing experience.

• FinalSolarEclipse.pdf

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