Story last updated at 10/23/2009 - 1:33 pm
Conservation drill reduces energy load by 2 to 4 percent
Representatives from Southcentral Alaska utilities estimate an initial energy load reduction of between 2 and 4 percent Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. during the first Energy Watch conservation drill.
Residents in Southcentral Alaska were asked to turn down the thermostat and put off other high energy usage activities during the drill to give officials an idea of how much energy could be conserved should natural gas reserves run low this winter.
On the Kenai Peninsula, Homer Electric Association reported a reduced energy load of 6.5 percent.
The estimate is based on initial data analysis. More specific numbers will be available once utilities consider other variables, such as daylight, weather, unrelated load reductions and other factors. A final report is expected next week.
-- Staff report
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