If you are able to reduce your electricity use during these hours, you can help reduce electricity costs for all CMLP customers. During these hours, consider doing any of the following: 

• Turn your A/C up a few degrees
• Turn off lights anywhere they are not needed and dim others if they are dimmable
• Postpone use of pool pumps, dryers, washing machines, and other appliances
• Reduce plug load by turning off computers, televisions, etc.
• Cook dinner on the grill or have a picnic supper
• Do not charge an electric vehicle during a peak demand event
• Pre-cool your home and then let it coast without A/C until after the peak demand event
• Use fans instead of or in addition to A/C as fans use much less electricity than air conditioning
• Close blinds on windows facing the sun
• Use smart power strips to turn off multiple devices with one touch
• Get an energy assessment for your home or business to see if there are more electricity-saving opportunities.  Find out more information here: http://www.concordma.gov/1751/Energy-Management-Renewable-Energy-Effic