Extreme heat or cold often leads to high energy demand. When a Peak Advisory is issued, it means we are asking you to voluntarily reduce electricity use throughout the day – particularly during times of high energy demand.

Extreme heat or cold can result in high energy demand. Conserving energy supports service reliability by helping Liberty to avoid outages and reduces costs for customers, as fuel costs for energy generation may rise during peak energy demand.  

Suggestions for conserving energy include: 

• Set thermostats to 78 degrees or as high as comfortable. Please note: Customers who are elderly or have medical conditions complicated by the heat should not raise their thermostat.
• Postpone heat-producing energy use such as cooking, using your washing machine, electric dryer, or dishwasher.
• Turn off and unplug fans, computers, monitors, chargers, printers, and televisions
• during periods of non-use.
• Turn off nonessential lights.
• Postpone all nonessential energy use.

During extreme cold weather:

• Gather in a central room where there is an alternative heat source such as a fireplace.
• Make sure each family member has a warm coat, gloves, and hat. Dress in loose layers of clothing.
• If the indoor temperature drops to 55 degrees Fahrenheit or below, open faucets slightly so they constantly drip to prevent water pipes from freezing.
• If candles and portable heaters are used, never leave them unattended.
• Never use a gas range for room heating. Place heaters on a hard, non-combustible surface.

• You can report your outage through Liberty's My Account app or online portal (if you have signed up for My Account), or by calling 1-800-206-2300.
• Turn off all lights except one so you know that power has been restored.
• Don't open your freezer or refrigerator unless necessary. A full freezer will keep food frozen for 24-36 hours if the door remains closed.
• Never use charcoal or gas barbecues, camping heating equipment, or home generators indoors, as they give off carbon monoxide.

• Keep your cell phone charged and within reach.
• Establish a group to check on each other during an emergency.
• Keep a list of your personal medical conditions and necessary treatments.
• Make sure your home has a working, battery-powered carbon monoxide detector.
• Have a battery-powered radio on hand for information on the outage and advice from authorities.

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