Hydro issues Power Warning for Island, customers asked to conserve power

Hydro is issuing a power warning for the island, effective Saturday morning, Jan. 24, and is asking customers to conserve electricity.

The warning is due to ongoing frazil ice issues at the Bay d’Espoir hydroelectric plant combined with high power demand. Customers are urged to reduce electricity use to help maintain system stability.

Hydro says customers can help by:

• Limiting the use of hot water and large appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and dryers

• Turning off unnecessary lights

• Lowering heat in rooms that are not in use

Crews, along with divers and specialized equipment, continue efforts to remove ice at Bay d’Espoir. Further updates will be provided as work continues.