Switch Makes Cents
Load management is one of the easiest ways for members to become active in their cooperative and save some money on their electric bills. The program assists your cooperative by deferring the need to construct additional power plants or purchase power from external sources to meet the energy needs of our members. Load management programs give cooperative members the power to become partners in the effort to positively influence electricity rates
Why is it important to reduce Peak Demand?
Peak demand determines, in part, the cost of electricity purchased by our wholesale power provider, NIPCO. As peak demand grows, power suppliers must provide more electric generation to keep up with the load demand.
How does Switch Makes Cents work?
Harrison County REC will install a load management switch in your home, on your farm, or in your commercial business. This switch allows the connected unit to be interrupted for brief intervals of operation during times of peak demand.
Do I have to own the residence?
Because the HVAC equipment is owned by a homeowner, permission must be granted by the homeowner before the installation of the switch is possible.
What equipment applies to this program?
Water Heaters
Air Cooling and Heating Systems
Irrigation Systems
Generators