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Greenville Utilities asks customers to conserve energy amid high demand

WITN · last updated

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) — Greenville Utilities Commission is asking customers to use less power as cold weather continues across the state.

Due to unsafe road conditions from the snowstorm, Greenville Utilities offices will be closed Monday. Emergency crews will remain working around the clock.

Temperatures are 10 to 20 degrees colder than normal, increasing energy use in ENC.

Customers are asked to lower their thermostats by three to five degrees over the next 12 to 24 hours.

GUC also asks customers to avoid charging electric vehicles and to wait until later in the day to use appliances like ovens, stoves, and dryers.

Officials say these steps can help keep power flowing. Customers can manage accounts and check outages online.

Utility emergencies can be reported at 1-855-767-2482.

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