With low temperatures in the teens and 20s over the next several days, CPS Energy has crews on standby prepared to respond in the event of power outages.
- Never use a stove/oven as a space heater.
- Test smoke alarms to verify they are working in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor.
- Test or install carbon monoxide alarms in a central location outside sleeping areas.
- Keep flammable liquids and spray cans at least three feet from heating equipment.
- When using a natural gas space heater, leave a window open a couple of inches for proper ventilation.
For additional safety tips, please visit cpsenergy.com/safety.
The utility is also offering energy-savings tips to help customers manage energy usage.
- Set thermostat setting between 68–70 degrees.
- Keep doors and windows closed to minimize hot air from escaping the home.
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing to help stay warm indoors instead of adjusting the thermostat.
- Run ceiling fans in reverse to help bring down warm air near the ceiling.
More energy-saving tips can be found at cpsenery.com/tips.
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