More than 8,000 customers of Avista experienced a power outage in Spokane, Washington as the heat wave continued to ravage the western region of the United States. The said power outage experienced by their customers prompted the energy company to ask for energy conservation to address the issue.

The energy company placed the blame for the power outage on the extreme weather the western region is currently experiencing, according to a report from KHQ. To date, the outlet noted that at least 8,036 are currently without power.

Over 8,000 Avista Customers Without Power

The Spokesman-Review reported that the first power outage was reported in North Spokane, at around 1:45 in the afternoon. Around 4,800 Avista customers concentrated in Nevada to the Lidgerwood neighborhood between East Hawthorne Road to East Wellesley Avenue. At around two in the afternoon, the number of Avista customers affected by the power outage in the area escalated to 4,865.

Another power outage affected at least 2,070 Avista customers in Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood to Logan neighborhood. Meanwhile, in West Spokane, around 1,353 customers of the energy company were reported without power.

The expected time of power restoration for major outages is around 4:30 in the afternoon until six in the evening. Meanwhile, KHQ noted that areas with smaller outages that affect fewer customers should expect their power to be restored around 8 in the evening. However, the time given by the energy company was still subject to change.

Avista Sought Their Customers' Help in Energy Conservation

The energy company also sought the cooperation of its customers in conserving energy. Avista sent an email on Monday asking their consumers to conserve energy around one in the afternoon through eight in the evening daily, until July 1, according to a report from KXLY.

Avista said in a statement that customers using less energy is essential in preserving "the reliability" of their service as well as minimizing the opportunity for power outages.

Apart from asking the help of the consumer, Avista also gave a set of steps on how people can preserve energy amid heat wave. The tips include reducing the use of air conditioning and other appliances, raising the thermostat of the air conditioning while maintaining comfort, closing blinds and drapes to block the heat of the sun, and using small electric appliances for cooking.

The energy company also noted that replacing the filters of the air conditioning units and making sure there is no debris blocking will help ease the heat.

"Avista always works with our customers to use energy efficiently and to conserve energy where possible, and we will count on that partnership as we all manage through this heat wave together," Avista's president and CEO, Dennis Vermillion, said in a statement.

In response to the power outage as well as the energy conservation reminder of Avista, Spokane County have designated areas as cooling stations, such as several locations of Spokane Public Library, Loof Carousel in Riverfront Park, and The City of Spokane Valley Libraries. On Tuesday, KXLY noted that the county would hit high temperatures up to 108 degrees.

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