High temps have Tucson Electric Power asking customers to conserve energy | Local news

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Tucson Electric Power is asking customers to save energy from 3pm to 7pm today due to the high temperatures.

TEP advises community members not to do laundry, run pool pumps, or wash dishes during the hottest time of the day between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. This helps to reduce the risk of energy shortages.

Joe Barrios, spokesman for Tucson Electric Power, said the summer heat has created problems with natural gas supplies and impacted the western energy grid. The saving during peak times supports service reliability, lowers costs for customers and helps ensure the availability of energy resources for all TEP customers.

TEP is also working with other regional utility companies to ensure customers’ energy needs are met during this time, Barrios said.

Barrios also recommends that customers turn their thermostat up a few degrees to reduce energy consumption and save on cooling costs. The recommended setting for a thermostat in summer is 78 degrees, according to the US Department of Energy.

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