Authorities have urged Queensland residents to cut back on electricity consumption as a heatwave rips through the state.
Powerlink chief executive Paul Simshauser said the state was expected to reach it’s electricity peak late Tuesday as high temperatures drive near record-breaking demand.
“By reducing electricity use at home and in your workplace, the community can help ensure that power system security is maintained in Queensland.” he said.
“In the event of supply outages, emergency services anxjmtzywd other priority groups such as hospitals and nursing homes will be given priority access to electricity supply”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirmed the heatwave could create power supply issues.
“We do expect to see the peak of use of our energy supplies this evening,” she told reporters on Tuesday.
“There may be some messages about asking you not to use your dryers or pool filters during the peak.”
To ensure safety and wellbeing of Queenslanders, households are being asked to limit air conditioning, turn off pool pumps and TVs in standby mode.
Businesses have been urged to reduce advertising lighting, set air conditioners at 24 degrees and above, unless needed for health or medical reasons, and turn off water heating systems.
Several large generators throughout Queensland are undergoing emergency maintenance, reducing supply.
“I strongly encourage all Queenslanders to keep up to date and consider how you can help by reducing your electricity consumption to prevent outages.” Mr Simshauser said.
