Hot temperatures aren't the only highs being broken in Alberta this week.
According to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) demand for electricity hit a record peak of 12,122 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday.
That demand beat the previous record set just the day prior of 11,820 MW.
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During the warm summer months the AESO is asking Albertans to conserve power between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Here are a few ways to reduce consumption:
- Turn off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances
- Minimize the use of air conditioning
- Hold off on using major power-consuming appliances like washers, dryers and dishwashers
- Use cold water to wash clothes
- Delay charging electric vehicles
- Use a microwave, crockpot or toaster oven instead of the stove
- Limit use of bathroom and kitchen fans
- Use motion-detector lights in storage areas, garages and outside when possible
- Work on a laptop instead of a desktop computer
The previous summer energy peak record was 11,721 MW recorded on June 29, 2021.
