OUC URGES
CUSTOMERS TO CONSERVE ENERGY
Statewide
Generating Capacity Alert Issued Due to Hurricane Katrina
ORLANDO -
Although
maintaining enough generating capacity to meet customer needs, OUC-The
Reliable One is encouraging energy conservation in the wake of Hurricane
Katrina's impact on fuel production.
The Florida Reliability
Coordinating Council has issued a "Generating Capacity Alert" due to the
continued uncertainty of restoration of natural gas and oil production
facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. By conserving energy, OUC customers can help
our community manage this fuel shortage.
"OUC has the generating
capacity to meet the needs of our customers," said Ken Ksionek, OUC General
Manager and CEO. "However, we recognize the energy needs around the state and
are encouraging our customers to voluntarily conserve electricity while
Hurricane Katrina's impact is fully evaluated."
To help conserve electricity,
especially in the late afternoon and early evening, OUC recommends:
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Setting
your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, although some customers may need to
keep the temperature a little cooler.
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Keeping
your central A/C unit on auto. If you will be away from home for more than
four hours, turn off the unit completely or set it to 85 degrees.
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Using
shades, drapes and blinds to keep the sun and heat out.
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Using
ceiling fans to feel cooler, but turning them off when you leave the room.
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Setting
pool pumps not to operate during late afternoon and evening hours.
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Washing and
rinsing your clothes in cold water.
For more tips on how to save
energy throughout the year, visit
www.ouc.com.
Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC—The
Reliable One is the second largest municipal utility in Florida. OUC provides
electric and water services to more than 196,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud
and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties. |
