Off Peak Electric Heat
You won’t find
a cleaner, safer or more reliable way to heat your home than with
electricity. According to many energy experts, the most efficient
and affordable way to heat your home is with off peak electric
heat.
An off peak
heating system uses safe, clean, efficient electric heat as the
primary means of heating your home. During times of peak demand
for electricity the electric heating system is turned off by a
ripple receiver and an alternate heating system keeps your home
warm. The rates for off peak electric heat are considerably less
than the regular electric rates.
Compare the heating costs of various heating systems in "Electric
Heating Today" (PDF)
In addition to
the discounted rates for off peak heating, you may qualify for a
low interest loan for converting an existing fossil fuel system to
off peak electric.
Off Peak Programs
Short Term (Spot Heat) Off Peak Service
Available to all consumers with existing, or newly constructed,
electrically heated buildings where the electric heating load can
be subjected to a maximum of eight hours of controlled off time in
any one day. The maximum of controlled off time in any one period
during that day is four hours. The consumer shall provide the
capability of automatically controlling a minimum of 65% of the
total connected electric heating load at any one time during
controlled periods. The remaining 35%, or less, of heat load will
be uncontrolled and fed from the main service panel. The consumer
shall furnish the meter base and other necessary equipment
installed to Minnesota Wiring Code. The rate for all kilowatt
hours used on the off peak meter, which applies to that portion of
the heating load that is controlled will be 4.8 cents.
Intermittent (Storage Heating) Off Peak Service – Cycled
Available to all consumers for controlled use during off peak
hours of electric demand for storage heating, domestic water
heating, and other electric loads as designated by the
Cooperative. At the present time any heating loads in this program
are subject to daily cycled control from November 1 to April 30
each season. The cycle times are from approximately 7:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. The hours of service
will not be less than 8 hours per 24-hour period on Slab Storage
systems and not less than 12 hours per 24-hour period on ETS room
storage systems. The consumer shall furnish the meter base and
other necessary equipment installed to Minnesota Wiring Code. The
rate for all kilowatt hours used on the off peak meter will be 3.7
cents per kilowatt hour.
Intermittent (Storage Heating) Off Peak Service – Non-Cycled
Available to all consumers for controlled use during off peak
hours of electric demand for storage heating, domestic water
heating, and other electric loads as designated by the
Cooperative. The hours of service will not be less than 8 hours
per 24-hour period on Slab Storage systems and not less than 12
hours per 24-hour period on ETS room storage systems. The consumer
shall furnish the meter base and other necessary equipment
installed to Minnesota Wiring Code. The rate for all
kilowatt-hours used on the off peak meter will be 4.1 cents per
kilowatt-hour.
Long Term (Dual Heat) Off Peak Service
Available to all consumers using the following: electric heat as
the primary source backed up by an automatic fossil fuel furnace.
The backup system shall be adequately sized to sustain up to 500
hours of control time. A 30-day supply of fuel will be maintained
by the consumer at their premises. The consumer shall furnish the
meter base and other necessary equipment installed to Minnesota
Wiring Code. The rate for all kilowatt-hours used on the off peak
meter will be 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Water Heater Control Program
Available to all consumers with existing or new electric water
heaters that can be subjected to a maximum of eight hours of
controlled off time on any one day. The maximum of controlled off
time in any one period during that day is four hours. A credit of
$5 per month, for the months of November through April, will be
given for each water heater under control. A minimum total
consumption in each of the above months is 500 kilowatt hours or
more per water heater to receive the credit.
