June 12, 2026 10:50 a.m. 

With high temperatures expected across parts of Oregon and Washington this weekend and early next week, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to prepare for warmer weather.

Pacific Power Senior Vice President of Power Delivery Curt Mansfield said, “More electricity is used by our customers during the summer season than any other time of the year”. Mansfield said, “We encourage customers to take steps to manage their energy use and take advantage of incentives to increase energy efficiency at home”.

A release said Pacific Power relies on a diverse mix of available energy resources to meet peak hour needs during warmer weather, and the company is well positioned to meet customer demand.

The demand for electricity typically reaches its highest point on a hot weekday afternoon, generally from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. when power is needed to operate irrigation systems and air conditioners.

Customers can save on power bills by taking simple steps to reduce energy usage:

*Switch energy usage to early morning or late evening whenever possible

*Set the thermostat on central air conditioning to 78 degrees or higher, health permitting

*Turn off lights, computers, televisions and appliances when they are not being used

*Open windows in the cool of the evening and again in the early morning to let cool air in. Use the intake setting on window fans to help bring in even more cool air.

*Keep air moving inside the home with ceiling, window, attic and portable fans

For more information on energy preparedness, go to www.pacificpower.net/prepare.