The Imperial Irrigation District has issued a Conserve Alert for the forecasted excessive heat forecast for the Imperial and Coachella Valleys.

The Conserve Alert will start Tuesday, August 30 and expected to last through Friday, September 2. IID customers are encouraged to voluntarily conserve energy between 4 - 9 p.m. each day. With temperatures forecast to reach in the 115 degree range for the week the IID wants customers to do what they can to help the local electric grid maintain reliable energy, avert power outages, and take stress off energy infrastructure. 

The IID suggests that you avoid using major appliances between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, turn off unnecessary lights, use floor and ceiling fans to keep cool and don't charge your electric vehicle during the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. window.