A Growing Need

On hot, humid summer days when consumer & business electric use may strain LIPA's ability to supply enough power to keep the "lights on" for all of Long Island, LIPA will declare a "Critical Demand Day."

How You Can Help

On "Critical Demand Days" LIPA will ask customers to turn off all non-essential appliances & lights between 2 PM and 6 PM.

Sign up to voluntarily reduce electric use on Critical Demand Days:

• Use appliances and other equipment during the early morning or late evening, including dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, AC, etc.
• Turn off unnecessary lighting & take advantage of the sun's natural light.
• Raise the thermostat on your central air conditioner to 78 degrees, or turn it off (LIPAedge participants excluded from this tip).
• Unplug or turn off any unnecessary equipment and appliances (coffee makers, computers, etc.) during the hours of 2PM and 6PM.
• Use fans instead of air conditioning.
• Use timers to more conveniently turn off appliances & equipment.