What is the benefit of acting to conserve energy during a Peak Alert?
There are a number of benefits for the community as a whole and for individual residents and businesses. For one, we keep a lid on rate hikes if we take action when a Peak Alert is announced. This is because electricity must be produced on demand, and during peak demand periods additional generators are required. These generators are more costly to operate, and, therefore, they drive up energy costs. By avoiding demand peaks, we can potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, which, in turn, helps keeps rates in line.
