COLUMBIANA — The city of Columbiana and the American Municipal Power are asking customers to curtail energy usage on Monday and Tuesday. “Community Energy Savings Days” is a response program for when demand for electricity is expected to be high.

The city’s electric utility department is asking residents to conserve electricity from 2-7 p.m. on these days in an attempt to get lower rates for power.

On these days, ways for homeowners and businesses to reduce electrical usage is by using fans, raising the thermostat by several degrees, unplugging electronics that aren’t in use, turning off lights, pulling the shades on windows and operating appliances like washers and dryers after 7 p.m.

Although conservation is not mandatory, any participation is appreciated. City government offices and buildings will be participating to help with the effort.