LIPA Issues Conservation Reminder Customers Urged to Reduce Electric Use During Heat Wave Hicksville, NY – July 31, 2006 – As the metropolitan area enters a period of high temperatures and humidity, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) reminds its customers to conserve electricity as much as possible during the anticipated multi-day heat wave. LIPA reports it will have some 6091 Megawatts (MW) of electricity available to meet projected peak demand forecasts. However, the combination of high temperatures well into the 90s and high humidity levels will send the heat index to between 100 and possibly 110 Wednesday and Thursday across much of the region. The oppressive heat and humidity could push electric demand to about 5500MW to 5700MW for Wednesday and Thursday. Therefore, LIPA projects that, barring any sudden loss of resources, it will have an adequate supply of electricity to meet demand over the next several days. LIPA customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens can help by using electricity efficiently. “During a heat wave, every megawatt counts,” said LIPA Chairman Richard Kessel. “Long Islanders can help by curtailing the use of large electric appliances between the hours of noon and 8 PM. Doing the little things to conserve electricity can add up to big savings, which will help keep the lights on for everyone during this period of high demand.” LIPA will hold press briefings over the next several days to outline its response to the increased demand. The first briefing will take place on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the East Garden City sub-station on Stewart Avenue. “Using electricity wisely saves resources, saves money and saves the environment,” said Mr. Kessel, “Everyone needs to conserve as much electricity as possible during the heat wave to help stretch our available supply as far as possible.” LIPA customers should: • Eliminate non-essential electric consumption; • Put air conditioners on timers, don't let them run when not at home; • Set air conditioners at 78 degrees; • Use fans to circulate cool air, which helps cut air conditioner use; • Set refrigerators and freezers at most efficient temperatures; and • Run major appliances such as clothes and dishwashers in the morning or late evening to avoid the peak demand hours of 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. High temperatures and high electric demand may cause some scattered heat-related outages, LIPA advises. Conserving electricity will help reduce the potential for outages. Customers who experience an outage should call 1-800- 490-0075. Additional energy conservation tips can be obtained from LIPA's Web site, www.lipower.org, or by calling its EnergyWise Infoline at 1-800-692-2626. MEDIA ADVISORY: Should the status of LIPA’s electric supply change over the next 24 hours, a news release will be issued immediately. Periodic conservation reminders may be issued as deemed necessary. LIPA, a non-profit municipal electric system, owns the retail electric Transmission and Distribution System (T&D) on Long Island and provides electric service to over 1.1 million customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. In terms of customers served, LIPA is the 3rd largest municipal electric utility in the nation and the 6th largest in terms of electricity delivered. LIPA does not provide natural gas service or own any on-island electric generating assets. ### LIPA Contact Information: LIPA News Center LIPA Storm Center Press Release 07/18/06 10:06 PM Eastern |
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