Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services and Heartland Power Cooperative ask their members to wait until 8 p.m. before using any unnecessary electric power this evening. Today is a peak alert day due to high demands for electricity caused by cold temperatures and wind chill.

The organizaiton asks people to avoid the use of appliances and any unnecessary electric usage until that time.

Waiting until eight will help keep electricity costs low for members of Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services and Heartland Power Cooperative.