As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to stay informed and prepared to beat the heat. Here, you’ll find essential tips on staying cool, hydrated, and safe during extreme heat conditions.
TID is its own Balancing Authority, meaning we generate and secure enough energy to meet the forecasted demands and reserve requirements day-to-day, including during heat waves. However, during extreme heat, our system loads can be very high and we encourage customers to conserve energy where they can to limit potential impacts on TID’s grid.
If possible, don’t use major appliances, remember to turn off lights and electronics you’re not using, and turn your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, especially between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Multiple days of extreme heat can take a toll on our infrastructure and may cause isolated outages. Be prepared, keep your devices charged and have plenty of water on hand. If you experience an outage, visit www.TID.org/outages for updates.
Cooling centers are open throughout our service area during heat waves, offering places for our community to escape the extreme here.
TID has partnered with local community pools so your family can have a safe, supervised place to beat the heat this summer. TID will sponsor the entry fee of swimmers, of all ages, at participating pools during specific “Swim for Free with TID” dates and times.
Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Despite this, people are killed by extreme heat every year. Follow these tips to prevent heat-related illness.