CenterPoint Energy asks customers to conserve energy ahead of winter storm

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — CenterPoint Energy is asking customers to conserve energy ahead of the winter storm coming into the Tri-State.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana electric grid operator, has declared a conservation alert. CenterPoint cites cold temperatures and potential shortfalls in electric generation as reasons for the order.

“CenterPoint has sufficient energy supply to serve our service territory and customer load,” said Shane Bradford, CenterPoint’s Vice President, Indiana Electric. “As the grid operator, MISO is experiencing shortages across its multi-state footprint, and we are following their guidance to encourage customers to conserve energy.”

If conditions worsen, CenterPoint says they may have to implement controlled outages (planned, temporary shutoffs of power to prevent longer or more widespread outages).

CenterPoint gave tips on how to conserve energy during the conservation alert. Below are those tips:

• Set thermostats a few degrees lower; set programmable thermostats to a lower temperature (health permitting).

• Avoid using large appliances, such as ovens and washing machines.

• Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.

• Businesses should minimize the use of electric lighting and electricity-consuming equipment as much as possible.

• Larger, commercial electric customers should consider reducing non-essential production processes.

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