How to Save In a Heat Wave
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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2012 · News & Politics
DAYTON -- Wednesday temperatures reached the 90's and people had their A/C on full blast. The spike in the temperature is creating a spike in energy demand and friends Gary Wallace and Richard Shaw are doing all they can to stay cool."We try to use everything we can use. The air helps, but it costs, so fan is next best thing," said Shaw. "I usually try to keep the A/C on low and run a couple of fans," said Wallace. Workers at Dayton Power and Light Company are constantly making sure the area has sufficient power. Energy consumption has gone up 20% since last week because of an increase in outside temperature. "This is the time of year when doing those energy efficient projects pays off," said Tom Tatham, Director of Operations at DP
