Something that helped
@GardenGerty (169456)
United States
February 16, 2021 7:58am CST
While they were worrying about the extra strain on the power grid something that helped was the large metro areas reducing lights in their public areas. This could be why they did not have to proceed with the rolling outages.
The Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri was asked to dim or cut off lights.
I am certain if all major metropolitan areas did that it would put less strain on the residential customers.
We need to all look at what is best for everyone together.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
16 Feb 21
I think that would be a wise thing to do. Minimalist approach is the best approach especially when it comes to help environment and manage resource.
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@GardenGerty (169456)
• United States
16 Feb 21
And controlling consumption where it has the least effect on people and families.
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@wolfgirl569 (135724)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Feb 21
It helps if factories shut down also. They are a huge drain.
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@wolfgirl569 (135724)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Feb 21
@GardenGerty Some here do too. But many others still run that dont need to. Like making dryers. They just pay the extra high rates.
@GardenGerty (169456)
• United States
16 Feb 21
Non essential lights should go off and thermostats set back.
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@GardenGerty (169456)
• United States
16 Feb 21
I guess we could still have some outages though.
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@GardenGerty (169456)
• United States
16 Feb 21
Maybe that should be a new normal.
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@BarBaraPrz (51819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
16 Feb 21
No need to leave lights burning in empty office towers, etc.
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@GardenGerty (169456)
• United States
17 Feb 21
No need at all. No need to outline the skyline in little white lights, either.
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