Del. Electric Co-op, Choptank Issue Beat the Peak Alert for Today (Wed.), 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Soaring temperatures and humidity levels have led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat the Peak Alert for today (Wednesday). According to DEC, members are asked to conserve electricity during times when the cost to purchase and produce power is high. Members are asked to postpone use of washers, dryers and…

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Berlin Asks Local Customers to Conserve Electricity at Times of Expected Peak Demand Through Friday

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The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve or limit use of energy each afternoon and early evening through this Friday. Temperatures and humidity are expected to soar this week. Prices to purchase electricity during these times are at their highest. Between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., customers are asked to consider postponing…

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Heat Wave Update: Cooling Centers Available in Sussex Co.

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From Sussex County: County officials Thursday announced the designation of several ‘cooling stations’ as the first major heatwave of the season strengthens its grip over the eastern United States. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or exceeding 100…

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Power Savers Alert 3-6 p.m., Mon. July 27th

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It’s another Power Savers Alert for customers of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation. Soaring temperatures and high humidity are expected to result in hours of high demand for electricity. The Power Savers Alert from DEMEC is between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. today (Monday). Customers served by DEMEC are advised to tick the air conditioner thermostat…

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Brutal Heat Bears Down On Delmarva

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The best way to beat the heat: stay out of it. The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center passes along guidance from the CDC that staying in air conditioning is one sure way to avoid the effects of oppressive heat and humidity. If you do have to go out, take plenty of precautions to avoid heat…

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