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Tinley Park, Orland Park asked to reduce electricity usage due to 'localized and emergent issue'

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  August 24, 2023 5:08pm CDT
Tinley Park
FOX 32 Chicago

CHICAGO - ComEd residents in Tinley Park and Orland Park are being asked to reduce electricity usage to address a localized and emergent issue.

To address the issue, ComEd has taken a piece of equipment out of service and is asking residents to curtail energy use until 7:30 p.m. Thursday in order to reduce the risk of outages in those two areas.

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ComEd is asking residents to do the following in order to curtail energy use: 

  • Turn it off / Unplug It: Turn off or unplug all unnecessary lighting and devices (chargers, printers, small appliances)
  • Raise your thermostat: Raise the thermostat setting 2-3 degrees and keep thermostats at a constant, comfortable level.
  • Do not use appliances unnecessarily: Hold off on using appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.
  • Keep shades, blinds and curtains closed: About 40 percent of unwanted heat comes through windows. Simply closing blinds and curtains, which act as a layer of insulation, can reduce heat in your home.

ComEd said it is carefully monitoring the equipment conditions and doing everything possible to ensure reliable power in the area.