Indiana urges residents to curb electricity use as power supply tightens, SMR option eyed

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Hoosier Energy warns of a serious regional power supply emergency in central/southern Indiana and parts of Illinois and urges immediate voluntary electricity conservation (turn off unnecessary lights, delay major appliances, set thermostats to 68°F or lower, and lower water heater settings) while state officials consider small modular reactors to meet growing demand.
- Public urged to cut back on electrical usage across central Indiana, southern Indiana wthr.com
- Southern Indiana residents urged to cut back power usage until further notice wave3.com
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- Ameren asks customers to reduce energy use amid high demand firstalert4.com
- CenterPoint customers asked to conserve energy 14news.com
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