Too Much Power Still Being Used

Grey River Argus, 28 October 1948, Page 7

Too Much Power Still Being Used

WELLINGTON, Oct 27. . The- power position in the Nortn Island is still serious. Consumption last week was more than 5u per cent, above the allocation, according to a statement issued by the electricity controller, Mr A. E._ Day.enport. This constituted a slight improvement on former weeks, but at th’s stage of the year, the powei allocation also decreases “It is desirable that both Taupo and Waikaremoana lakes be kept a; a high level until the end of the year, said Mr Davenport. Further efforts to decrease consumption to he allocation level must be made by each supply authority.” A steady inworvement is reported in the South Island. Last week almost 9,000.000 units were added to the available power storage.