Guyana: Consumers urged to conserve electricity as heat continues

CMC – The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) Friday called on consumers to adopt conservation practices as the utility company registered its highest ever electricity generation and demand.

In a statement, GPL said that it recorded a peak demand of 182 megawatts (MW) compared to 154 MW for the corresponding period last year.

“This noticeable increase in electricity generation and consumption can be attributed to the increasing high temperatures over the past few months an the growth in the housing and commercial sectors,” the GPL said.

The utility company said that this situation is not unique to GPL, as countries “around the Caribbean and the world are facing similar energy challenges. Neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago recorded its highest ever electricity consumption in August”.

The GPL said that the rise in temperature has led to heightened use of air conditioning units and fans, noting “in some instances, AC units and fans are left on in homes and businesses that are unoccupied, resulting in unnecessary energy wastage.”

“To cushion the effect of this situation, GPL is seeking the support and cooperation of our customers in adopting conscientious electricity conservation practices,” the GPL, said, urging consumers to use LEDs that consume “significantly less electricity and generate less heat”.

In addition, factories, manufacturers “and other large customers” are being asked to “manage their production schedules efficiently to  conserve electricity” and housewives are urged to schedule laundry and ironing on one day instead of multiple days.

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