Load Management Program - Electric Water Heater

Geographic Scope: CEC service territory in Western Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer, and Venango counties)

Program Type: Demand response/energy management program

Purpose

Allows cooperative members to become partners in controlling electricity rates by shifting energy usage of electric water heaters to off-peak hours. This stabilizes rates for all cooperative members and reduces power plant emissions.

How It Works

• CEC installs a demand response unit (DRU) on electric water heater (free of charge)
• The DRU interrupts power to the water heater during periods of peak energy demand
• Power is restored during off-peak hours
• Participants help stabilize future power costs and reduce environmental impact

Award/Benefit

• Sign-up Credit: $100 bill credit for volunteering
• Reduced Rates: Potential long-term rate stability benefits

Eligibility

• Must be CEC member with electric water heater
• Home must be eligible (CEC will ask qualifying questions)
• Not Eligible: Large households, some mobile homes, seasonal locations, tanks installed by the cooperative

Commitment

• Minimum 5-year participation required

Contact Information

• Contact: Connie Long
• Phone: 800-521-0570 ext. 2132
• Address: P.O. Box 329, Parker, PA 16049

How to Apply

1. Contact CEC: Call 800-521-0570 ext. 2132 (Connie Long) or 800-521-0570 general number
2. Eligibility Assessment: CEC will ask questions to determine if your home is eligible
3. Schedule Installation: If eligible, arrange for free installation of DRU on water heater
4. Minimum Commitment: Agree to remain in program for minimum of 5 years
5. Receive Benefits: Get $100 sign-up bill credit and start receiving rate benefits

Optional Services

• Members can request email notifications of predicted load control periods