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Faculty and staff encouraged to reduce electrical usage for June 21 load test

6/12/18

From 4 to 5 p.m. on June 21, Penn State will conduct its annual test of University Park’s capability to reduce its electricity load when called upon during national or regional power emergencies. Last year’s test reduced the power load by 40 percent, or about 16 megawatts, during the test hour.

Reminder: Electricity load reduction test set for June 22

6/19/17

As a reminder, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, Penn State will conduct its annual test of University Park’s capability to reduce its electricity load when called upon during national or regional power emergencies. All University employees and students are requested to turn off all unnecessary lighting, office equipment, coffee pots, dehumidifiers and air conditioning during the test hour.

Faculty and staff encouraged to reduce electrical usage for June 22 load test

6/12/17

From 4 to 5 p.m. on June 22, Penn State will conduct its annual test of University Park’s capability to reduce its electricity load when called upon during national or regional power emergencies. Last year’s test reduced the power usage by 38 percent, or about 14 megawatts, during the test hour.