Shift Energy Use Off Peak Demand

Peak demand time is the time of day when people use the most amount of energy. Energy companies can only produce a certain amount of energy at one time. If we use too much energy during this time, we could face many hazards.

Read on to find out more about why it’s important to avoid using too much energy during this time of day and explore simple solutions for shifting your use off peak:
  • Peak demand happens in California between 12p.m. and 6p.m. Many people are at work or school. Computers, lights and heating or cooling systems are on.

  • Avoid using appliances you do not need during peak demand time to avoid the risk of a blackout!
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  • When there is a high demand for electricity, the power companies turn on “peaker” power plants.

  • More fossil fuels are burned and more pollution goes into the environment.
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Some ways YOU are able to shift energy use off peak demand time are:

  • Run your appliances, like clothes or dish washer, before noon or after dinner!

  • When you return home from school, play outside with friends and siblings or read a book to your pet!

  • Teach yourself a new skill like juggling! 

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  • Would you like to know how much energy is being used at this very moment?

  • Would you like to compare the amount of energy used while most people are asleep to the amount used during PEAK demand time?


For other smart ways to help conserve energy use during PEAK demand time, please CLICK HERE.