Again, from Assistant Superintendent, Dale Cronin, Concord Municipal Light Plant.
We never said the ISO (Independent System Operator) was perfect!
They revised their load forecast last night and are now predicting the peak hour today will exceed yesterday's peak and occur between 3PM & 4PM. Yesterday's peak was 22,304 megawatts and the ISO is predicting today's peak will be 22,450.
The ISO's current forecast calls for the load to drop off on Friday meaning today's hourly peak should be the highest for the month of July. As for the highest peak hour for the summer, it might still in front of us if we have some typical ninety degree weather in August.
Therefore, any reductions you are able to make in your electrical consumption between 2PM and 5PM today will be very helpful and appreciated.
Possible measures you might take include turning up your air conditioning thermostat a few degrees, reducing unnecessary lighting, curtailing the use of electric dryers, washing machines, pool pumps or simply rescheduling their use either before or after the anticipated peak period.
Thanks again for your participation.
We never said the ISO (Independent System Operator) was perfect! They revised their load forecast last night and are now predicting the peak hour today will exceed yesterday's peak and occur between 3PM & 4PM. Yesterday's peak was 22,304 megawatts and the ISO is predicting today's peak will be 22,450.
The ISO's current forecast calls for the load to drop off on Friday meaning today's hourly peak should be the highest for the month of July. As for the highest peak hour for the summer, it might still in front of us if we have some typical ninety degree weather in August.
Therefore, any reductions you are able to make in your electrical consumption between 2PM and 5PM today will be very helpful and appreciated.
Possible measures you might take include turning up your air conditioning thermostat a few degrees, reducing unnecessary lighting, curtailing the use of electric dryers, washing machines, pool pumps or simply rescheduling their use either before or after the anticipated peak period.
Thanks again for your participation.
