Power grid demand to peak Tuesday amid extremely hot stretch; no significant issues anticipated
A key way to stay cool and safe during extremely hot weather is to stay indoors in buildings with air conditioning, but that can potentially raise concerns about energy use. Utility officials say they are prepared and are constantly monitoring the load as more homes and businesses are expected to use more electricity.An ISO New England spokesperson said they expect demand to peak on Tuesday, but this week is in line with the forecasts they have entering the summer. They don’t anticipate any major issues.>> New Hampshire seeing dangerously hot temperatures; See where you can stay coolWMUR also spoke with Eversource officials, who said Granite Staters use about 20 percent more energy during summer. The number is even higher during extreme heat like New Hampshire is experiencing this week.Crews are ready to respond if there are any isolated local issues. When it comes to managing electricity usage, cooking outside might be a good option.Residents can also use their shades or curtains to block out sunlight, which can lower indoor temperatures significantly.>> What’s an ‘extreme heat warning’? What Granite Staters need to know to stay safeEven a small change in an air conditioner’s temperature can make a difference. “The hotter it is outside, the harder that AC has to work to get to whatever level you have it set at. So, try to keep that set as warm or high as comfortable,” William Hinkle, of Eversource, said. “For every degree higher that you have something like an air conditioner set, you use 1 to 3% less energy.”A homeowner’s bill can come down based on the amount of energy used. Visit NHsaves.com to find ways to save energy and money. Also, see more information about rebates on things like air conditioners, purifiers and more.
A key way to stay cool and safe during extremely hot weather is to stay indoors in buildings with air conditioning, but that can potentially raise concerns about energy use.
Utility officials say they are prepared and are constantly monitoring the load as more homes and businesses are expected to use more electricity.
An ISO New England spokesperson said they expect demand to peak on Tuesday, but this week is in line with the forecasts they have entering the summer. They don’t anticipate any major issues.
>> New Hampshire seeing dangerously hot temperatures; See where you can stay cool
WMUR also spoke with Eversource officials, who said Granite Staters use about 20 percent more energy during summer. The number is even higher during extreme heat like New Hampshire is experiencing this week.
Crews are ready to respond if there are any isolated local issues.
When it comes to managing electricity usage, cooking outside might be a good option.
Residents can also use their shades or curtains to block out sunlight, which can lower indoor temperatures significantly.
>> What’s an ‘extreme heat warning’? What Granite Staters need to know to stay safe
Even a small change in an air conditioner’s temperature can make a difference.
“The hotter it is outside, the harder that AC has to work to get to whatever level you have it set at. So, try to keep that set as warm or high as comfortable,” William Hinkle, of Eversource, said. “For every degree higher that you have something like an air conditioner set, you use 1 to 3% less energy.”
A homeowner’s bill can come down based on the amount of energy used. Visit NHsaves.com to find ways to save energy and money. Also, see more information about rebates on things like air conditioners, purifiers and more.