Electric Customers Asked to Reduce Power Use

The extreme cold weather has caused a critical power supply situation with TVA. McMinnville Electric System and TVA are asking all electric power consumers to reduce their use of electricity as much as possible until further notice.
Voluntary reduction is needed to help ensure a continued supply of power to essential services throughout the Tennessee Valley and to avoid interruptions in service.
Officials of the 155 local power companies in the Tennessee Valley are asking consumers to postpone using electric appliances such as dishwashers, dryers and cooking equipment, reduce the use of heating by adjusting thermostats to 66 degrees, and turn off all nonessential lights, appliances and other electrical equipment.