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PSE&G heat wave update: June 29, 2012 at 9:30 p.m.

-- At this time, PSE&G is reporting 200 weather-related outages scattered throughout the service territory. 

-- The utility will have additional crews on hand throughout the weekend to respond to service interruptions as a result of the extreme weather conditions. 

-- PJM, the regional grid operator, expects to have sufficient power supplies available to meet the increased demand throughout the weekend. 

-- Customers should consider the following conservation and cost-saving tips throughout the summer:

• Turn off everything you’re not using: lights, TVs, computers, etc. Use dimmers, timers and motion detectors on indoor and outdoor lighting.
• Consider setting air conditioners to 78 degrees, health permitting.
• Close blinds, shades and draperies facing the sun to keep the sun’s heat out and help fans and air conditioners cool more efficiently. 
• Close doors leading to uncooled parts of your home.  With central air, close off vents to unused rooms.
• Delay heat-producing tasks such as washing and drying laundry or dishes until later in the day, and wait until load is full.
• Refrain from using nonessential appliances. The extra refrigerator in the garage should be unplugged or used only when necessary.

-- If you experience a power outage, please call PSE&G’s Customer Service line: 1-800-436-PSEG.  Customers who are registered with My Account can also report power outages online. To do so, Log In now or register.

-- Customers can also monitor restoration progress by signing up and following us on our Twitter channel at http://twitter.com/psegdelivers 

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