LG&E and UK Encourage Energy Conservation

LG&E and KU are encouraging customers to conserve energy as extreme winter weather continues.

In a statement, LG&E says that it is expecting a higher energy demand as dangerously low temperatures persist in the coming days, and is asking customers to reduce energy usage.

LG&E and KU Vice President of Customer Services Shannon Montgomery said customers are encouraged to take steps to conserve energy, which can directly impact bills, and help lessen potential strain on the regional electric grid.

Customers are asked to consider the following suggestions in an attempt to cut down energy usage:

Turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances.
Adjust your thermostat to lowest comfortable setting.
Reduce reliance on other heating sources.
Wear extra layers such as a sweatshirt or sweater.
Add extra blankets to the bed.
Close the fireplace damper and doors when not in use unless you have a gas fireplace.
Use draft stoppers for windows and doors.
Run your dishwashers, dryers and washing machines only when full.
Open curtains, drapes and/or blinds in the daytime to let the sun’s heat in your home and close them at night to retain the heat.
Furniture or drapes should not block air registers.
Use a microwave oven or a slow cooker or prepare cold meals. Microwaves use less than half the power of a conventional oven and cook food in about one-fourth the time.

Additional conservation tips are listed on LG&E’s website.
Source: WAVE