If, for any reason, you don’t reduce your average peak-time usage or it happens to go up, you simply won’t get a rebate. You will never be penalized for not reducing your energy during a peak-time and your eligibility for earning a rebate during other peak-times will not be affected. However, you will still have a chance to win the prize at the end of the pilot program just for signing up!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you reduce your average peak-time usage by at least 5 kWh (kilowatt hours) per month, you will earn $5 off your monthly energy bill. You could earn up to $15 off for the length of the program. Simple changes like turning off appliances, adjusting your thermostat, etc., during peak-times can help you earn money back from your cooperative.
A peak-time occurs when there is a very high amount of electricity usage on the system during a specific period (most often hot and humid summer days) in June, July, and August. These peak-times are when it is the most expensive to meet the electricity demands of our members.