**Bowling Green Community Energy Savings Day Announced for June 23-25**
The upcoming days, from Monday, June 23rd to Wednesday, June 25th, are anticipated to be the hottest of the year. During this period, Bowling Green is expected to experience some of its highest electric usage for 2025. In light of this, the city is declaring Community Energy Savings Days, urging electric customers to conserve power.
City officials have confirmed that there are no issues with the electric grid; rather, they are seeking ways to lower costs for residents. Community Energy Savings Days are called when electricity demand is projected to be high, which typically occurs during extremely hot or cold weather when homes and businesses consume significant amounts of electricity simultaneously.
To contribute during a Community Energy Savings Day, residents are encouraged to reduce energy usage between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. By doing so, demand can be distributed more evenly, leading to lower energy costs and a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.
Participating in these savings days is simple. Residents can adopt basic energy-saving measures such as:
– Turning off unnecessary lights
– Unplugging small appliances and chargers
– Raising the thermostat on air conditioning by a degree or two
– Closing curtains and blinds
– Scheduling laundry and other energy-intensive chores outside the peak hours of 2:00 – 6:00 PM
– Powering down televisions, computers, gaming consoles, and other electronics when not in use.
Additionally, the City of Bowling Green is involved in the Community Energy Savings: Smart Thermostat Program, a voluntary initiative aimed at reducing electric costs. Residents can help lower their electric bills and those of their neighbors by enrolling their smart thermostats in this program, allowing Bowling Green Municipal Utilities to make brief adjustments during high demand periods. For those without a smart thermostat, Bowling Green electric customers may receive up to a $100 rebate from Efficiency Smart® for purchasing an eligible thermostat. It is essential to confirm that the new smart thermostat qualifies for both the Efficiency Smart rebate and the Smart Thermostat Program.
While there is ample power available and the grid is stable, conserving energy during these peak hours can help the city save on future transmission and capacity costs. A portion of Bowling Green’s electric rates is influenced by demand peaks, which occur during the hottest or coldest days of the year. By reducing usage on these days, customers can help keep electric rates lower moving forward.
As a municipal electric system owned by its citizens and customers, it is vital for residents to work together to maintain affordable electric rates for all users of Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. By conserving energy during the specified times, citizens can make a significant impact on their community’s energy system and costs. As weather forecasts suggest, additional energy conservation efforts may be needed throughout the summer months.
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