JACKSON, Mich., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consumers Energy is
asking its 1.8 million electric customers to take immediate action to
reduce their power use.
The heat wave gripping much of the United States is pushing power
demand to record levels in the Midwest, including the Consumers Energy
system. Conservation by individual customers will help maintain the
stability of the electric system.
Consumers Energy asks customers to take the following steps:
* Turn off air conditioning equipment and electric water heaters, if
possible.
* If air conditioning must be kept on, raise the temperature setting on
the thermostat by several degrees.
* Close off air ducts to rooms which are not used. Close window curtains
and drapes to reduce solar heating.
* Avoid using an electric stove, clothes dryer and any other high-
consumption electric appliances during the day.
* Turn off all unnecessary lights and non-essential appliances during the
day.
Additional tips on reducing electricity use are available at a "Beat
the Heat" banner located at Consumers Energy's website:
http://www.consumersenergy.com .
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides
natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million
residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
SOURCE Consumers Energy
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CONTACT:
Jeff Holyfield, +1-517-788-2394, Dan Bishop,
+1-517-788-2395, or Terry DeDoes, +1-517-374-2159, all of
Consumers Energy
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