Residents urged to use electricity sparingly amid cold weathers
To avoid multiple power outages across the region, the City of Ekurhuleni encourages its residents to use electricity sparingly.
The City of Ekurhuleni requests that all of its customers use electricity wisely during this week’s cold weather conditions.
According to the city, the cold weather is putting the grid under pressure as people seek ways of keeping themselves warm.
City’s spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said if this is not addressed, it could lead to multiple power outages at once, which would cause lengthy turnaround times as their employees respond to the various outages.
Customers are urged to implement the following energy-saving tips in order to lessen the pressure on the electricity grid:
• Turn off unnecessary lights
• Use natural light
• Shorten your showers
• Unplug all of your unnecessary equipment, and switch off outside lights during the day
Customers are urged to continue using electricity sparingly and to phone the city’s service delivery call centre at 0860 543 000 to report any unlawful connections or bypassed metres.
