Geneva Residents Asked To Reduce Electric Use Amid Tuesday's Heat

GENEVA, IL — Geneva residents are being asked to limit their electric power consumption from 11-7 p.m. Tuesday as a way to provide some relief to the city's operations.

Tuesday will see a high of 97 degrees with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening in Geneva, according to the National Weather Service. Heat index values of 110 to 115 are possible Tuesday, Patch reported.

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In the afternoons on the warmest days of summer, officials offer locals a voluntary electric load reduction program — there are no penalties if anyone chooses not to participate, and no numbers are being reported or tracked, officials said.

"With a National Weather Service excessive heat warning in effect, please remember safety comes first before participating in this voluntary effort," city officials said.

The easiest ways to reduce electric use is by adjusting thermostats a few degrees, running major appliances later in the evening and turning lights off in empty rooms.

By participating, residents help make Geneva a greener community and keep their own electric costs down. Officials noted the city's electric system has "plenty of capacity and reserve to serve all its customers."