Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU) is urging its customers to conserve energy.

MMU has issued a Peak Alert through Sunday, July 24, asking customers to voluntarily conserve electricity, especially between 2 and 6 p.m.

Customers are urged to turn up their thermostat a few degrees; don’t allow the sun to shine through windows; decrease the use of major appliances; and turn off lights and unnecessary electrical devices. However, they say, “don’t jeopardize your safety.”

MMU officials also say, “Your municipal utility’s system is healthy and performing well in this heat. Conserving and lowering our demand during this time will help keep our wholesale costs down, which translates to savings for the customers we serve. Additionally, we can all help keep the supply and demand situation stable for everyone in the region.”

You can find summer energy saving tips by visiting: https://www.mmumo.net/summer.php.