Some of yesterday’s storm damage apparently left Tucson Electric Power with less juice than normal, and as a result, TEP’s asking Tucsonans to save power. The alert says people could see “interruptions of service” if we don’t concerve.
Consider yourself alerted.
This article appears in Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2007.
We’ve shut off the pool filter, stopped ordering pizzas, and stopped making missiles n’ stuff. World’s hangin’ by a thread here, so all you all better take note and pitch in!
You can save a ton on electricity by using low-watt lightbulbs and making sure to shut them off when you’re not in the room. (If you leave a light on to fool would-be burglars, put it on a timer.)
Also keep in mind that fans do very little to cool a room if nobody’s in it. Turn off all fans if you’re not present.
Unplug any appliances you’re not using on an ongoing basis. Anything that’s plugged in eats a small but steady amount of electricity.