This was from a ham out of the Houston, TX area. Every area is having record power being drawn from their grids due to the 100+ degree temps. – Lee N5NTG
I heard on the radio this morning that we set a record in Texas yesterday. The record was we taxed our electrical grid to its highest point ever.
They continued to say that between the hours of 3pm and 7pm was the peak time and we should cut back a little. 
Try not to use large appliances between 3pm and 7pm and don’t turn your air down to 72 when it’s 100+ outside. It won’t get there.
So to make this amateur related, turn off the amps. 🙂
Bill Rimmer, N5LYG
n5lyg@n5lyg.org
And I got this link off the Bexar County ARES list, linked to the Public Utilities Commission.
Powerful Advice for Warm Weather
PowerfulAdvice is brought to you by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and provides education and information on energy conservation as a means to lower electricity bills, encourage the efficient use of energy by Texans, and reduce the strain on the state’s electric grid during the hot summer months. This includes no-cost or low-cost changes you can make to reduce your electricity consumption, as well as information on energy efficient upgrades to your home.
Today’s Alert:
Conservation Needed
Power Watch
Due to extreme heat and issues with two CPS San Antonio power plants, San Antonio area residents should utilize conservation measures and if conditions worsen, be prepared for potential outages. Due to heat advisories in most of the ERCOT region, residents across Texas are encouraged to conserve energy.
- Turn off all unnecessary lights, appliances, and electronic equipment.
- When at home, close blinds and drapes that get direct sun, set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, and use fans to cool the air.
- When away from home, set air conditioning thermostats to 85 degrees and turn all fans off before you leave. Block the sun by closing blinds or drapes on windows that will get direct sun.
- Do not use your dishwasher, laundry equipment, hair dryers, coffee makers, or other home appliances during the peak hours of 3 PM to 7 PM.
- Avoid opening refrigerators or freezers more than necessary.
- Use microwaves for cooking instead of an electric range or oven.
- Set your pool pump to run in the early morning or evening instead of the afternoon.
- Check out other no- or low-cost conservation tips or other energy efficiency improvements you can make to your home by clicking on the links to the right.
