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Mesa is asking its electric customers to conserve energy during peak hours in the face of soaring power costs.
Mesa electric utility customers are likely to see bill increases but can help lower costs by reducing their energy consumption during the peak hours of 3 to 8 p.m., per the city.
Mesa provides electric power to about 13,500 residential customers and more than 3,000 commercial customers, including city facilities, within about 5.5 square miles centered around downtown Mesa. The bulk of the city gets electricity from private providers like the Salt River Project.
The city purchases its electric supply on the market and does not run its own electric generators, making it largely dependent on market conditions. Electricity costs have increased across the southwestern United States because of population growth, more energy use and the transition to new energy sources that don t provide as much during peak hours, putting Mesa in a tough spot.
How a local utility company is working to make sure power stays on, while the Valley inches closer to scorching summer heat
There are ways to conserve energy at home and even reduce a power bill, including certain rebates, free shade trees and home energy assessments. Author: Jen Wahl Updated: 4:13 PM MST April 15, 2021
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Scorching summer temperatures are right around the corner, which has local utility companies working behind the scenes to prepare for intense heat.
At SRP, keeping the lights on is a year-round process
“We’ve got a very diverse mix of resources, including nuclear, natural gas, solar, geothermal, wind, and coal, that can help us out at any time, Chris Hofmann SRP Director of Transmission and Generation Operations, said.
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KINGSTON – The town is a step closer to exercising its right of first refusal for pristine bog property taken out of production.
The Community Preservation Committee unanimously supports hiring an appraiser for acquisition of woodland and former bog land on Winthrop Street, as supporters of the project seek additional funding to cover the $800,000 a developer plans to pay.
Its work isn’t done yet. The CPC will seek the assistance of the town administrator to help with the appraisal process. Town counsel will also work with the appraiser to make sure all requirements are covered. New Conservation Agent Matt Penella has offered to assist in the appraisal process.