Xcel Energy says conditions have improved in the company’s Texas and New Mexico service territory, but officials are still asking that customers cut back on their use of electricity. The company issued an energy alert early Tuesday due to high electricity demand and maintenance issues at area generating plants.
Xcel Energy says some of the generating units have already come back online and others are in the process of coming online. However, the company is continuing to urge customers to conserve until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Customers are being asked to turn off lights and appliances unless it would harm their health. The company says it declares an energy alert only when a reduction in electricity use is urgently needed to maintain the electricity system and service to customers.
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