Temperatures expected to cool down, but still top 90 degrees

Published August 4, 2006 4:00am ET



Just in time for the excessive heat warning to end, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams on Thursday ordered city government agencies to reduce their energy consumption, and asked businesses and residents to do the same.

Citing a fear of widespread power outages, Williams ordered all D.C. government thermostats raised by one degree.

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