The following is from the Edison Electric Instistute's frequently asked questions (FAQ) page at http://www.eei.org/y2k/faq.shtml.

What can I do?

Understandably, you may be concerned about whether your electric service will be provided without interruption into the Year 2000.

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and NERC recommend that you think about the impacts of Y2K on your business or home. NERC cautions that, "while most customers are not expected to need to take any action, some critical loads may require coordination of contingency plans with the local electricity supplier to provide adequate assurance of continuous supply."

Overall success of Y2K efforts in the electric industry requires cooperation between the industry, government agencies and customers. It is critical that utilities and customers communicate with each other about their Y2K plans and programs. For instance, severe disruptions could result if too many customers suddenly stop using power, without notifying their local utility, and turn off equipment at 11:50 p.m. on December 31, 1999, and then turn it on again at 12:10 a.m. on January 1, 2000.

-- Bill (billdale@lakesnet.net), March 22, 1999