GPU May Initiate Emergency Procedures.Business Editors READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 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, is experiencing an extremely high demand for electricity. As a result of the high demand, PJM may require that 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 initiate emergency procedures to preserve the integrity of the region's electric power grid. While PJM is working to ensure the area has enough electricity to meet the demand, it may mandate that GPU Energy institute "voltage reductions In a simple resistive circuit, a reduction in the voltage across the resistance will equate in a reduction in the power dissipated by the circuit. Electric Utilities Electric utilities have discovered that this basic principle can save utility companies, and their customers, a ." Voltage reductions are five-percent decreases of electricity to customers over a two-hour period. These electricity reductions are generally undetectable to the user and will assist PJM in maintaining the overall reliability of the region's electric grid. GPU Energy urgently requests that customers take the following steps to significantly reduce the use of electricity, especially during the noon to 7:00 p.m. timeframe: - Reset the thermostat on air conditioners to a higher setting if health permits. - Do not open refrigerator and freezer doors. - Avoid using electrically heated water. - Turn off all non-essential appliances and as many lights as possible. - Avoid using major appliances such as electric ranges, washers and clothes dryers. - Close curtains and blinds to keep the sun out and retain the cooler air inside homes. - Check backup facilities for electric-powered medical equipment and battery operated radios and flashlights, should they be needed. GPU Energy customers who experience power interruptions are urged to call the GPU Energy 24-Hour Emergency Outage out·age n. 1. A quantity or portion of something lacking after delivery or storage. 2. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electric power. number at 1-800-545-7738. |
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