The Imperial Irrigation District says they have enough power to weather the Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
The Imperial and Coachella valleys are in the midst of intense heat with temperatures expected to peak as high as 120 degrees this week and the IID says with the added heat comes an increase in energy consumption. " The IID has adequate power supplies to meet demand , but we are reminding customers to conserve energy and ease the strain on the electric grid to help maintain reliability of the system , " said Marion Champion , officer of media communications for the District.
Throughout the summer , IID advises customers to conserve energy by setting thermostats at 78 degrees or higher , turning off lights and fans when leaving a room and giving major appliances a break during the peak energy hours of 4 - 8 p.m.
The IID also suggests that consumers heed some energy conserving tips like :
Block the sun from overheating your home. Inside use shades , blinds and drapes. Outside use awnings , trees and shrubs,
Plug electronics into a power strip; turn off the power strip when not in use.
Use the power management settings on computers and monitors.
Replace most used light fixtures and/or bulbs with ENERGY STAR* products.
Change and clean your air conditioner filters at least once a month.
There is an IID Customer Connect mobile app that you can download as well.