GPU Energy Power Usage Advisory.Business Editors READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2001 Due to the region's continuing hot, humid hu·mid adj. Containing or characterized by a high amount of water or water vapor: humid air; a humid evening. See Synonyms at wet. weather, PJM PJM Pacific Journal of Mathematics PJM Project Manager PJM Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica (Airport code) PJM Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Interconnection LLC (Mid-Atlantic region power pool) , the power pool for the Mid-Atlantic Adj. 1. mid-Atlantic - of a region of the United States generally including Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; and usually New York; Pennsylvania; New Jersey; "mid-Atlantic states" middle Atlantic Region, and GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. Energy (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GPU) expect higher-than-usual demand for electricity today. Although no specific action is required at this time, GPU Energy is asking that customers use electricity prudently to help prevent possible power supply problems. PJM and GPU Energy suggest the following hot weather tips to conserve electricity: -- Set air conditioners at 80 degrees or higher if health permits, or use fans in place of air conditioning. -- Minimize opening and closing of refrigerator and freezer doors. -- Limit the use of electrically heated water. -- Turn off all non-essential appliances and as many lights as possible. -- Postpone using major appliances such as electric ranges, washers and clothes dryers until the cooler evening hours. -- Close curtains and blinds to keep out the sun and retain cooler air inside homes. Following these tips to reduce the use of electricity will help avoid possible electric power shortages. |
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