[Peakoil] Fwd: Voluntary gas restrictions have been requested in the ACT

[David Price]

VOLUNTARY GAS RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED IN THE ACT


ActewAGL has been advised that the supply of gas in the ACT has been 
impacted by increased use due to the cold weather snap across southern 
Australia.

ActewAGL Chief Executive Officer John Mackay is appealing to everyone to 
reduce their gas consumption. Following are some tips on how to do this:

* turn off gas only used for decorative, atmospheric or recreational 
purposes (for example decorative fire place, hobby kiln)
* turn off unnecessary gas space heating
* turn off unnecessary gas water heating units
* minimise use of gas cooking equipment
* turn off gas operated pool heating, spa or sauna
* minimise the use of gas clothes dryers.

ActewAGL hopes to be able to avoid gas restrictions or unexpected gas 
supply disruption, known as load shedding. Support for the voluntary 
restrictions by customers will help to reduce the need to introduce 
restrictions or conduct load shedding.

For more information on gas restrictions and exemptions please visit the 
ActewAGL website at www.actewagl.com.au or call ActewAGL on 13 18 86.

For further media information only
Paul Walshe
ActewAGL
Mobile: 0414 515 663