Cut Back On Power To Avoid Outages, ComEd Tells Tinley, Orland

ORLAND PARK, IL — To address a localized and emergent issue, ComEd said it has taken a piece of equipment out of service. While crews make repairs, ComEd is asking residents and businesses in Tinley Park and Orland Park to curtail energy use until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, to reduce the risk of outages in these two areas.

This is a localized issue and should not impact ComEd customers in other areas, the company said.

To ensure continued reliable power, ComEd asks Tinley Park and Orland Park customers to curtail energy use in the following ways:

• Turn it off / Unplug It: Turn off or unplug all unnecessary lighting and devices (chargers, printers, small appliances)
• Raise your thermostat: Raise the thermostat setting 2-3 degrees and keep thermostats at a constant, comfortable level.
• Do not use appliances unnecessarily: Hold off on using appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.
• Keep shades, blinds and curtains closed: About 40 percent of unwanted heat comes through windows. Simply closing blinds and curtains, which act as a layer of insulation, can reduce heat in your home.

ComEd continues to carefully monitor the equipment conditions and will do everything possible to ensure reliable power in the region.