A&N Electric issues Beat the Peak Alert for Tuesday afternoon

A&N Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert for Monday, June 30, due to hot weather and higher projected energy use across the region.

The voluntary alert will be in effect from 4 to 7 p.m. Cooperative officials said this will likely be the first of several alerts this week, as high temperatures are expected to continue across the area.

Members are asked to voluntarily reduce electricity use during the alert period by raising thermostats a few degrees, turning off unnecessary lights, delaying the use of major appliances such as dishwashers and dryers, delaying hot water use, and postponing electric vehicle charging until after the alert period has passed.

A&N Electric said reducing energy use during peak demand times helps lower the cooperative’s cost for power when energy prices are high. Because the cooperative is a not-for-profit utility, those savings help support affordable rates for all members.

The cooperative noted that members will not receive a bill credit for conserving energy during the alert, and members who do not conserve will not be charged more. The program is voluntary and is intended to benefit the cooperative’s overall membership.