The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Cleveland Utilities (CU) Ask Customers to Conserve Energy
TVA and CU Ask Customers to Voluntarily Conserve Energy During Period of Extreme Heat
CLEVELAND, TN – June 24,2025 9:00 AM
Power supplies are tightening as extremely high temperatures drive up energy use.
Together with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the generator of the electricity Cleveland Utilities distributes throughout its community, we are monitoring the upward trend in electricity use and its impact on the power supply. TVA is asking customers to voluntarily reduce the use of all non-essential electricity until further notice. This will help power providers across the Tennessee Valley to continue delivering reliable service during this period of exceptionally hot temperatures across the region.
This is a precautionary measure. Anytime we experience a period of extreme heat, it significantly increases the demand for electricity. Together with TVA, we are proactively taking steps to reduce energy consumption at our facilities and by also asking customers to take small practical steps that can have a big impact on our preparation to meet the demand for electricity.
Here are some quick and easy ways to conserve energy and stay cool:
- Adjust your thermostat to a temperature that is just cool enough to keep you comfortable, and then consider bumping it up a degree. Each degree a thermostat is set above 75°F could lower your energy use by 10-15 percent.
- Use floor and ceiling fans in conjunction with air conditioning, letting you raise your thermostat a few degrees and remain comfortable.
- Use major appliances early in the morning or late at night. Make sure to maximize your loads; larger loads not only save you money but they also save time and energy.
- Prepare your meals in microwaves or other small appliances, or use an outside grill to avoid heating up the house.
- Lower your hot water heater temperature to 120°F and wash laundry with cold water. Water heating accounts for 15-20 percent of the energy consumed in your home, so small changes can make a big difference.
- Turn off lights and electronics when you leave a room.
- Close your blinds or curtains on the sunny side of your home to keep it cooler.
