Heatwave Prompts Agency To Issue Conservation Alert To Coachella Valley Customers

LA QUINTA, CA — The Imperial Irrigation District issued a conservation alert which went into effect on Wednesday due to extreme heat in the Coachella Valley.

The alert went into effect at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will continue through at least 10 p.m. Sunday to help reduce strain on the electric grid. The agency is also asking customers to voluntarily reduce energy consumption between 4 and 9 p.m. every day.

To conserve energy during the alert, the agency recommended customer do the following:

— Avoid use of major appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, pool pumps, electric vehicle chargers, and applicable industrial equipment between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

— Set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher when at home.

— Use floor or ceiling fans when possible and turn them off when leaving a room.

— Turn off all unnecessary lights.

— Block sunlight from coming inside the home by closing shades, blinds and curtains, and outside, use awnings, trees and shrubs.