arrived to the coastal region on Tuesday, utilities and energy suppliers are not anticipating rolling blackouts or voluntary requests for customers to conserve energy. They say they are well-equipped to handle the excessive heat that will grip Alabama through Sunday.
Kim Frank, spokeswoman with Baldwin EMC – which serves the largest number of customers in Baldwin County including popular summer tourist spots like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach – said the company is not in a situation that might lead to mandatory reductions. But the company will “greatly appreciate” voluntary conservation measures.
Utility companies are pushing out similar tips for energy conservation via social media and other outlets in recent days. Some of the highlights: Fairhope and Robertsdale are two city-owned utilities that distribute their own electricity to customers, and the mayors in both cities say they are not worried about energy overuse.