On Monday, July 18, Southern Pioneer Electric was notified that Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) grid conditions had evolved to a “Conservative Operations Advisory.” The advisory, issued as a response to persistent high temperatures and reduced wind generation across the SPP’s 14-state region, is expected to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 21.
Southern Pioneer Electric encourages consumers to consider energy conservation methods as grid conditions continue to evolve.
“Conserving energy, regardless of weather conditions, is always a good idea,” said Anita Wendt, Southern Pioneer Electric’s vice president of energy services. “Taking small steps towards conservation may help reduce your summer energy bill. During these hot days, we would encourage consumers to look around their homes – unplug electronics and cords that are not being used, remember to turn off lights and consider saving chores that require large appliances, like laundry and dishes, for times outside of the peak energy use hours between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.”
Consumers are not currently being asked to conserve to preserve regional grid operations. Load shed events may occur at an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 3, when curtailment is required by the SPP. In the event of a load shed event or rolling outage, Southern Pioneer Electric does not determine location or duration of the outage.
Consumers with questions may contact Southern Pioneer Electric’s office during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) by calling 1 (800) 670-4381. Additional information regarding grid conditions and energy conservation can be found on Southern Pioneer’s website and Facebook pages.