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SaskPower sets new peak power use record during cold snap

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SaskPower said a new peak power consumption record set on Dec. 12, 2016, was the equivalent power use of 70,000 homes.

By 980 CJME

As the cold sinks its teeth into Saskatchewan, another record for power consumption has been set.

SaskPower reported that on Monday afternoon, its peak load reached 3,710 megawatts (MW), beating out a previous record of 3,640 MW from Jan. 12, 2016. 

SaskPower said the difference is the equivalent power use of 70,000 homes.

“We’ve seen new peaks set nine times since 2007, and we know this trend is going to continue. We want to make sure our customers have the safe and... // Read Full Article


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