Tweak Our Peak Alert announced for Berlin

Due to extremely warm weather in Worcester County, the Town of Berlin Electric Department is asking all of its customers to conserve and limit energy usage.

They ask that customers observe conservation between 2 PM – 6 PM on Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22 at the same times. The “Tweak Our Peak” program helps Berlin Electric and its customers to save money.

So, by cutting back on the amount of wholesale power purchased during these peak, high-priced periods, Berlin Electric can reduce its total wholesale power costs.

The electric department has stated that Berlin customers can save money by reducing their energy consumption during these peak periods by delaying the usage of major appliance such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers.

Other important steps customers can taken to lower their electric bills include delaying the use of hot water, closing window shades, and adjusting thermostats up three degrees during these peak times.

For more energy saving tips, see the Berlin Electric Utility website.