The Southern Illinois Power Cooperative and its member cooperatives, including Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative, have put out an urgent request that members minimize their power consumption until 7 p.m. today.
According to a news release, the Midwest Interconnection System Operator has forecast a power generation shortfall and is requesting a usage reduction due to hot and humid weather.
The Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative has members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union counties.
More information is available at www.SIEC.coop.
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