As the icy temperatures show no sign of leaving soon, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities is asking customers to reduce their energy use.
LG&E and KU serves 77 Kentucky counties including portions of northern Christian County.
LG&E and KU Vice President of Customer Services Shannon Montgomery says since heating systems are working overtime; they are encouraging customers to conserve energy and lessen the strain on the regional electricity grid.
The utility service is asking folks to consider the following energy conservation tips:
- Turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances.
- Adjust the thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting.
- Reduce reliance on other heating sources.
- Wear extra layers and add extra blankets to beds.
- Close fireplace dampers.
- Use draft stoppers for windows and doors.
- Run dishwashers, dryers and washing machines only when full.
- Open curtains or blinds in the daytime to let the sun’s heat in and close them at night to retain the heat.
- Ensure air registers are not blocked.
- Use a microwave oven or a slow cooker or prepare cold meals. Microwaves use less than half the power of a conventional oven.