Load Management
Load
management is a key component in Wild Rice Electric mission of
keeping your rates low. Members who participate in the program
receive significant rate discounts but they are not the only ones
saving money. All members benefit from this program.
What is load Management?
The load management program enables Wild Rice Electric to control
electric load during peak periods of demand. The coldest, windiest
winter days and the hottest, most humid summer days produce these
peak demand periods. Load control may also be influenced by the
availability and price of electric energy in the wholesale
marketplace. The actual control is done from Minnkota Power
Cooperative's office in Grand Forks, N.D.
Off-peak
electric heat is Wild Rice Electric's primary load management program.
Off-peak customers allow Wild Rice Electric to switch their electric heat
to an alternative heat source for a significantly reduced rate.
Off-peak customers also have the option to have their water
heaters controlled and receive a monthly credit on their bill.
For more
information about Wild Rice Electric's load management program, call our
office at (800) 244-5709 and ask for member services.
Minnkota's Load Management Information
To obtain the latest information regarding
Minnkota
Power's load control plans, the current state of the load
management system, the last 30 hours of control and the last
switching cycle,
click here.
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