Friday is National Heat Awareness Day
Published 05-26-22
Submitted by Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
NEWARK, N.J., May 26, 2022 /CSRwire/ - Friday, May 27, is National Heat Awareness Day and PSE&G, New Jersey’s largest utility, reminds our customers to properly protect themselves during the high heat days of summer. PSE&G is prepared to meet the increased electrical demand that high temperatures bring.
“We’re powering progress by investing in our infrastructure and we prepare year-round to ensure our electrical system operates at top performance,” said Jack Bridges, vice president, Electric Operations for PSE&G. “We’re prepared for the demands brought by summer’s high heat and hurricane season. We prepare so that our customers can have the best service possible during extreme conditions. It’s also important for families, who spend a lot of summertime outdoors, to learn how to stay protected.”
According to the National Weather Service, “on average, extreme heat has killed more people in the last 10 years than any other weather phenomena.” The NWS encourages people to remember the acronym HEAT – Hydrate. Educate yourself. Act quickly. Take it easy.
During extreme heat conditions, customers should:
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
High electric demand and extreme weather events caused by hurricane season, which starts June 1, can also lead to power outages. Customers who rely on electricity to support life-sustaining medical equipment should have a backup plan, register with PSE&G in advance, and also notify your local police and fire departments. Registration does not guarantee priority power restoration.
PSE&G also reminds customers that hot and sticky weather can lead to more usage and higher electric bills. Customers can save energy and money this summer by following 10 simple tips:
For more ways to save on summer energy bills, visit https://nj.pseg.com/saveenergyandmoney/energysavingpage/summerenergytips.
For deals on smart thermostats and other energy-saving devices, visit the PSE&G Marketplace at https://marketplace.pseg.com/.
Extreme temperatures and high electric demand can sometimes cause scattered, heat-related outages. Customers can prepare by keeping PSE&G’s contact information handy. During extreme heat, PSE&G will have additional personnel available to address outages safely and as quickly as possible.
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Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, serving three-quarters of the state’s population, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&G has won the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 20 consecutive years. PSE&G received the 2022 ENERGY STAR® “Partner of the Year” award in the Energy Efficiency Program Delivery category, and is a 2021 Customer Champion and Most Trusted Brand as named by Escalent. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company focused on a clean energy future and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 14 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).
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Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) is a predominantly regulated infrastructure company focused on a clean energy future. Guided by its Powering Progress vision, PSEG aims to power a future where people use less energy, and it's cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. With a continued focus on sustainability, PSEG has appeared on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 17 consecutive years. PSEG is included on the 2023-2024 list of U.S. News' Best Companies to Work For. PSEG's businesses include Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), PSEG Power and PSEG Long Island (https://corporate.pseg.com).
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