The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Southern California in effect  Oct. 23 – 26. Glendale Water & Power is encouraging all residents to conserve as much energy as possible this week, without jeopardizing their health or the health of their pets. The most effective ways to reduce power usage are to set air conditioning thermostats 78 degrees or higher, and by putting off using appliances until after 9 p.m.
Reducing energy use can help prevent power outages that can occur if power system equipment heats up and becomes overloaded. GWP crews are on alert and prepared to respond to heat related outages if they do occur. Extreme heat not only leads to more people operating their air conditioners all at once but also causes other appliances to work harder in order to perform, which increases the strain on power equipment.
Following is a list of simple and highly effective conservation measures:
Limit appliance use during peak hours of the day
Use a ceiling fan instead of the AC whenever possible
Close all curtains and blinds to keep out direct sunlight
Make sure all HVAC vents are clean and filters have been replaced
Turn off lights to rooms that are not in use
Use LED light bulbs wherever possible since they don’t give off heat
Check weather stripping on doors and windows so cool air doesn’t escape
Air dry dishes
Keep refrigerators full, a full fridge uses less energy
Unplug “energy vampires” – cellphone chargers, DVD players, microwave ovens and other appliances that use energy even when turned off or in sleep mode, especially those appliances with digital clocks.
Residents can also cool off at the following Cooling Stations in Glendale:
LOCATIONS & HOURS:
Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado
(818) 548-3775
Monday – Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
Friday: 8 am – 4 pm

Sparr Heights Community Center
1613 Glencoe Way
(818) 548-2187
Monday – Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
Pacific Community Center
501 South Pacific Avenue
(818) 548-4098
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

For more energy and water conservation tips, visit www.GlendaleWaterAndPower.com

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Glendale Water & Power is the City of Glendale’s utility. Glendale Water & Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to 88,160 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Glendale, California. The city-owned utility also provides water to 33,744 customers.