{"id":86771,"date":"2024-09-23T15:29:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T19:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/?p=86771"},"modified":"2024-09-23T15:29:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T19:29:20","slug":"join-the-power-conservation-initiative-to-reduce-outages-across-the-territory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/join-the-power-conservation-initiative-to-reduce-outages-across-the-territory\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Power Conservation Initiative to Reduce Outages Across the Territory"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sep 17, 2024<\/em><\/div>\n
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS \u2013 September 17, 2024 \u2013 The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (\u201cWAPA\u201d or the \u201cAuthority\u201d) is requesting the community\u2019s partnership in its efforts to relieve the growing strain on the power grid. The Authority\u2019s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director has launched a\u00a0Power Conservation Campaign<\/b>, an initiative to encourage residents, businesses, and community organizations to reduce energy consumption, especially during peak hours (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) The campaign aims to gain community participation, protect critical infrastructure, reduce service disruptions, and promote a culture of sustainable energy use throughout the territory.<\/p>\n

\u201cWAPA is acutely aware of the struggles that these recent weeks of unreliable power have imposed on our customers,\u201d said CEO Knight.\u00a0 \u201cWe are working tirelessly in our power plants, in the field, and in our customer service offices to address these challenges. We cannot emphasize, enough, however, the critical role of our customers in this effort. By conserving energy, we not only reduce the immediate threat of outages but also promote long-term sustainability and reliability for the territory. We have got to do this together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Conservation Matters Now:<\/b>\u00a0The territory\u2019s power grid is currently facing unprecedented demand, which, if left unchecked, could lead to more frequent and widespread outages. By making simple but essential adjustments to daily routines\u2014such as unplugging unused devices, using energy-efficient lighting, and limiting air conditioning use\u2014everyone can contribute to easing the load on the grid and reducing the risk of power failures.<\/p>\n

While we understand there may be concerns about billing not immediately reflecting individual conservation efforts, we ask for everyone\u2019s participation in this campaign to help preserve our energy infrastructure and reduce the likelihood of widespread outages. For any billing disputes, customer service hours continue to be extended for the next three Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our Customer Service team can also be reached via email at\u00a0customer.service@viwapa.vi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Key Conservation Tips:<\/b><\/p>\n