Hot Day Hacks

There are easy ways to prep work and living spaces to be more comfortable in the summer and to reduce the heavy electrical demand during peak periods.

• Smartly time the use of large appliances before (e.g. laundry machine) or after (e.g. dishwasher) the peak hours of 12 to 8 p.m.
• Close window coverings before the sun rises high up in the sky
• Pre-cool spaces with air conditioning before 12 p.m.
• Delay charging electric vehicles until after 8 p.m.
• Turn off or unplug unnecessary office and kitchen equipment
• Turn off lights during the day
• Turn off lab equipment when not using and remember to shut the sashes on lab fume hoods