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It is often said that electricity is a silent killer. This is true because you cannot see, hear or smell electricity.

Intense summertime heat is also a silent killer. Unlike hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, the dangers of extreme weather strike without much notice. More than 700 people die from extreme heat each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Heat-related illnesses

American families expect the lights to stay on at a cost they can afford. But with the demand for electricity skyrocketing and the supply of always-available power sources at risk, the need for smart energy policies that bolster reliability and affordability are more critical than ever before.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, faulty home electrical wiring causes more than 24,000 residential fires a year, hundreds of deaths, and thousands of injuries.

Unfortunately, electrical hazards often go unaddressed until it is too late.

Check out the following tips to help you find and correct hazards that may be lurking around the home:

Electric utility vehicles and workers often share streets and roadways with motorists in order to access overhead power lines and other electrical equipment. This can be dangerous for workers and motorists. Safe Electricity urges you to go slowly and be especially careful when you see crews at work.  Typically, hundreds of workers are killed on road work zones each year. Fatal work zone crashes occur most often in the summer and fall. More than twice as many work zone crashes happen on weekdays compared to weekends, so be extra cautious driving to and from work.

Allergy season can turn your home into a battleground against pollen, dust, and mold. Follow this simple checklist to transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and relief.

✓ Purify your air

Invest in a high-quality air purifier with a HEPA filter and replace the filter regularly. These devices can significantly reduce the number of allergens circulating in your home. Additionally, close windows and rely on air conditioning during pollen season.

What is a Peak Alert?

When extreme temperatures drive up the demand for energy across our service territory and regional grid (PJM), PPEC will notify our members of a Peak Alert.

A peak alert occurs when all of Ohio’s electric cooperatives approach a new peak demand for electricity usage. This is important because PPEC purchases your electricity based on the total number of kilowatt hours of electricity our members use, and also the largest demand for electric power during any 1-hour increment.

 Randy Price

 President & CEO 

Nick Eltzroth

Chief Operating Officer

Substations are part of the electrical generation, transmission and distribution system. Transformers are contained inside many of them, and their job is to transform voltage from high to low or vice versa, depending on their location within the distribution path.

Besides transformers, substations usually house switches, protective devices and control equipment. In large substations, circuit breakers are used to interrupt any short circuits or overloads that may occur.