Minister Praises Residents and Businesses for Weekend Energy Conservation Efforts
Over the weekend, residents and businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador received praise from Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott for their efforts in energy conservation. Their contributions helped avert potential rolling blackouts during a critical power generation halt.
Power Generation Halt Cause
The Bay d’Espoir Hydro facility, the island’s largest generating station, faced operational issues due to frazil ice. This ice buildup hindered power production, prompting a warning for potential rolling blackouts.
Divers Resolve Issues
Fortunately, divers managed to clear the ice from the intakes over the weekend. Their swift actions restored power generation capabilities and alleviated the urgent situation.
Power Warning Update
After the resolution of the issues at the hydro facility, the Power Warning was lifted shortly thereafter. Minister Parrott thanked NL Hydro and Newfoundland Power for effectively informing the public throughout the crisis.
Community Response Praised
- Minister Parrott lauded the communication efforts, stating, “Spectacular job keeping it at ground level.”
- He emphasized the importance of public understanding during the situation.
Returning to Normal Operations
As conditions improved, NL Hydro confirmed that the Power Watch had been lifted. They will continue to monitor the status of their assets while returning to standard operations.
This weekend’s energy conservation efforts highlight the community’s resilience and dedication to maintaining energy stability.
