BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Summer is in full swing, but despite the warm temps, Burlington Electric is asking residents to give the AC a break.
Burlington Electric issued a Defeat the Peak alert for Tuesday night, encouraging customers to cut their electricity usage from 5 to 7 p.m.
The goal is to reduce energy costs. They recommend turning off air conditioners, waiting until after 7 to use big household appliances like washing machines, turning off non-essential lights, and avoiding charging electric vehicles until after 7.