Reduce Your Energy Usage During the Heat Wave

Scarsdale resident and volunteer firefighter Jon Thaler is asking residents to monitor their power usage during the heat wave. He reports that the Scarsdale Fire and Police Departments are "responding to electrical problems related to high usage – including power wires in flames, exploding transformers and downed power lines. "

He are his suggestions for how you can be more "green" and reduce your energy usage:

• Lower usage of air conditioners – especially when you are not at home
• Usw fans rather than air conditioners
• Unplug chargers when they are not in use
• Shut off lights and appliances
• Use large appliances at night rather than during the day
• Run the dishwasher only when it is full
• Using LED or fluorescent light bulbs

These measures will decrease the burden on the power grid and hopefully diminish the risk of additional power outages.