RMLD Asks Customer to Conserve Electricity from 3pm-6pm Today to Help Reduce Future Power Supply Costs

Did you know that approximately 25% of your electric bill is determined by the level of energy consumed during one hour of the year? That one hour, referred to as peak demand, typically occurs on a hot weekday afternoon between June and August. This hour represents the highest point of electricity consumption for the Northeast Massachusetts Region, and is a key factor in RMLD’s future power supply costs. Reducing the amount of energy consumed during the peak demand hour will reduce RMLD's future power supply costs, which is a direct benefit to RMLD customers.

A potential peak is predicted from 3pm-6pm today. Please help RMLD Shred the Peak by taking simple steps to conserve electricity during this timeframe:

Turn off unnecessary lights and electronics
Delay using appliances such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers until after 6pm
Postpone using pool pumps until after 6pm
Raise the temperature setting on your air conditioner by a few degrees between the hours of 3pm and 6pm
Cook dinner on the grill

For more information, please visit http://www.rmld.com/save-energy-money/pages/shred-the-peak.