Delaware Electric Cooperative says its Beat the Peak program saved its members $3.9 million in 2025, thanks to energy conservation efforts during periods of high demand.

With temperatures rising throughout the day and a heat advisory issued for July 25, the Delaware Electric Cooperative has issued a "Beat the Peak" alert from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 24. According to the co-op, "Beat the Peak" alerts are issued when the cost to purchase and produce power for members is high. This alert comes after temperatures are expected to hit the upper 80s and near 90 degrees later on July 24 and temperatures on July 25 are expected to reach 100 to 107 degrees

Delaware Electric Cooperative announces a "Beat the Peak" alert for Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Delaware Electric Cooperative says that, due to antiquated, expensive technology required for them to work, the program has been discontinued.