City of Columbiana asks residents to reduce energy use during heat wave

COLUMBIANA, Ohio - With temperatures expected to reach well into the 90s next week, the City of Columbiana is asking folks to reduce their energy consumption.
Residents are asked to reduce their energy consumption during peak the peak period from 3 p.m. through 6 p.m. between Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26.
"As a municipal electric system owned by its citizens and customers, it is contingent upon those same citizens and customers to keep electric rates for themselves and other customers in the City of Columbiana as low as possible," said Columbiana City Manager Lance Willard.
Things residents can do to reduce their electricity consumption include:
- Shutting off lights when not needed
- Unplugging small appliances and electrical charges, especially those with small lights
- Raising the air conditioner thermostat a degree or two
- Closing curtains, drapes and blinds
- Doing laundry and other household chores during hours other than 3 p.m. through 6 p.m.
- Turning off televisions, computers and other electronic devices when not in use
"There's plenty of power available and our grid is in good shape, but if we can conserve during these peak hours, the city can save on transmission and capacity costs next year," Willard said.