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Central Electric Cooperative asked customers to conserve power during peak hours from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17.

The electric company listed dehumidifiers, pool pumps and household appliances as potential devices to unplug and conserve power. It also asked customers raise the thermostat a few degrees and unplug nonessential appliances.

“Small adjustments in when, where and how you use electricity do make a difference in energy costs during high-demand periods,” the company said in a July 17 news release. “By decreasing electricity used during high-demand periods — when prices are at their highest — everyone can help stabilize future power costs for all members.”