“Use Less, Save More” campaign with Dixie Power for avoiding blackouts

St. George, Utah — The city and power provider have created color-coded alerts for residents in order to avoid rolling blackouts this summer.

City officials said, triple-digit temperatures that St. George regularly experiences throughout the summer will create high demand for power. So now they are launching a campaign with Dixie Power called “Use Less, Save More.”

Every day, the city will post a color-coded notice on its website and social media channels. On Monday, the color was green. What it asks of power customers to do is:

• Adjust thermostat two degrees higher than you are comfortable.
• Leave air vents open.
• Close the drapes to reduce the amount of heat transfer into your home.
• Turn off unused electrical equipment when you leave the room, such as TVs and lights.

On an orange day, Dixie Power says to:

• Avoid using the oven; try barbecuing instead.
• Avoid using the dishwasher and laundry machines during the peak hours mentioned above.
• Avoid opening and closing doors to the outside.

On a red day, residents are urged to:

• Do not use ovens. This is not a day to bake.
• Set thermostat at 80 degrees or higher.
• Make sure the pool pump is off.
• If you have an electric vehicle, make sure it is not recharging.
• If power is interrupted, avoid opening the refrigerator. Most refrigerators will keep food cool for up to four hours if the door is not opened.