City of Ames Issues Power Alert, Remainder of the Day.

Continued high temperatures and humidity are creating a very high demand for electricity, according to the City of Ames. Ames Electric Services, a municipally owned utility, has issued an electric use “peak alert” for the rest of the day. Residents are asked to reduce electricity usage by turning off any unnecessary electrical devices, closing drapes to block out the heating rays of the sun and waiting to wash dishes and clothes until the later evening. People may also turn thermostats up 3 to 5 degrees and use fans, close air registers and doors in rooms not being used, and avoid use of the oven during the afternoon and early evening.