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PEAK ALERT notice: We are again asking members to conserve energy WEDNESDAY morning, January 22, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Turning down your thermostat a degree or two could help you save on your electric bill. When the difference between outside and inside temperatures is significant, like today, your heating system runs more to maintain the warmth. Setting your thermostat at 68° during the winter is generally a good rule of thumb.

Early Monday morning, 608 members served by the West Plains substation and 391 members served by the substation on JJ Highway were out of power for just over 2 hours. Reports were made and crews dispatched around 5:30 a.m.

There are many habits around the house that will help conserve energy and in the long run save you money. Turn down the thermostat a few degrees and put on a sweater; unplug all those unused chargers and devices; turn off the lights when you leave a room... make these things habits and you could see the difference.