Atoms Energy is urging Texans to reduce their temperatures as cold temperatures persist.
Atmos advised on Sunday that dangerously cold weather would continue throughout Texas throughout the week.
Atoms Energy has asked industrial customers of industrial size to reduce their consumption of natural gas and urged them to comply.
Atoms Energy offers the following tips to reduce emissions:
Inesses businesses and large utility customers should reduce energy consumption as much as possible.
Ther lower your thermostat to at least 68 degrees. Consider wearing extra layers of clothing and even lowering the thermostat.
Lower the water heater temperature to 120 degrees, as it can account for up to 25% of the energy consumed in your home.
Shower Reduce shower time and avoid bathing. Showering accounts for about 40 percent of your home’s hot water usage.
Unplug electronic devices and turn off unused lights. By storing electricity, you are also helping to store natural gas that keeps the power going.
For the next few days, avoid using large appliances such as your washer, dryer, oven, and dishwasher. When used, limit the opening of the oven door to prevent waste.
Keep your fireplace damper off until the burning fire is burning. Leaving the dumper open is like keeping the window wide open – hot air goes directly over the chimney!
. If you have a pool, do not use a pool heater. Instead, run your pool pump during the coldest part of the day to prevent water leakage and freezing.
Atoms text will remind you how to stay safe at home:
Never use an oven or gas stove-top to heat your home.
Gas Protect natural gas meters. The natural gas meter is weather-proof; However, to make sure the meter works smoothly, remove snow and ice from the natural gas meter with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip ice and snow from a hard with a budget.
Fr Reduce the risk of static pipes. Leave the faucets running on the gloss, leave the cabinet doors open, and close all doors and windows to keep the heat inside.
• If you feel the smell of gas, act quickly. Leave the area immediately and safely at 911 and call the Atomic Energy Emergency number at 866-322-8667.
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