Hydro-Québec is asking Quebecers to reduce their electricity consumption Monday as it expects the province is about to set a record for power consumption during the current cold spell.
It is worried that Quebecers will continue a pattern of cranking up the heat over the next couple days, and is asking people to reduce consumption especially during its peak hours
So between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., then 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., the power utility is asking people to avoid using appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
Hydro-Québec said it expects usage will hit 38,000 megawatts Monday morning.
That would break a record set back on Jan. 16 2009.
"We're facing a cold snap, and when we have several consecutive days of very cold weather these are ideal conditions for peak demand to reach historic levels in this case," said Hydro-Québec spokeswoman Ariane Connor.
Hydro-Québec is also asking people to turn off any lights that are not essential, such as outdoor lights, and to skimp on hot water, and spend less time in the shower.
The utility said it will cut back on lighting in its offices, and it is asking businesses all over Quebec to do the same thing.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2011/01/24/mtl-hydro-cold-snap.html#ixzz1BxrU1sfY
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