Summer Heat needs to Cool Off

Southern California Edison is asking consumers to conserve energy.

As summer heat hits the Southland, many people are using their air conditioners too much for too long.

And, Edison says an blackout is possible.

Southern California Edison is recommending people to set their thermostats above 78 degrees.

Also to use fans over the a-c, turning off unused appliances, closing drapes, and shutting off lights when leaving a room.

Edison is also launching a Summer Discount Program.

The program allows Edison to automatically turn off people’s air conditioners during a power emergency.

In exchange- users of the program would receive 200-hundred dollars off their utility bills.
So far about 292-thousand customers have agreed to do the program.