HUNTSVILLE — Due to the continued increased demand on the electric system caused by the extremely cold temperatures, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has initiated mandatory electric load reduction.
This extraordinary situation may temporarily impact power to homes and businesses, but these are unprecedented conditions.
The curtailment impacts all 153 local power companies of TVA across the entire Tennessee Valley. The forthcoming intermittent power outages will occur across the utilities’ service area in approximately 30-minute intervals. All customers in TVA’s service area in North Alabama could be affected.
Customers are still asked to continue voluntary curtailment by limiting their electric use to essential items only.
- Rotating power interruptions will affect traffic signals in the current outage area. If the signal is not working at an intersection, please treat it as a four-way stop.
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Lower thermostats by just one or two degrees – public safety is of utmost importance during dangerously cold weather, so don’t make big adjustments but every degree can help save on future power bills.
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Delay doing laundry or running a dishwasher until the warmest part of the day, and turn off unnecessary lights and electronics.
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Open window coverings on the sunny side of homes and offices to let the sun heat your home, but close window coverings when the sun isn’t brightly shining.
