Radio-Controlled Switch
In order to assist in the conservation of electric power and to help hold down one
of the increasing costs of providing electric service, your Cooperative has a program
that requires the assistance of its members/consumers (you). It is called the Radio
Controlled Switch Program. This is not a new program. It was started in the fall
of 1974
A special radio signal can be sent to the switch that will temporarily interrupt
electric power to your electric hot water heater. Tim Fisher, our Member Services
Technician, will install the switch, at
NO COST TO YOU.
This interruption may occur five to eight times during the winter. Each interruption
may last between seven minutes to several hours. This will probably occur between
the hours of 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. when the outdoor temperature is 10-15°F or below.
This interruption does occur randomly during the summer when we are experiencing
peak demands due to hot weather conditions.
This temporary interruption of power will not cause any inconvenience to you. You
will still have hot water.
Presently, your Cooperative is offering a member discount on the purchase of a
water heater
from the Cooperative, ranging from $175 to $250. Another alternative is the $50
or $100 cash rebate for a tank purchased elsewhere, fitting our required criteria.
To qualify for the cash-back incentives and discounts, members must allow installation
of a radio-controlled switch.
In addition, each member who has a switch is credited up to $1 each month. This
credit is for households that use 700-kilowatt hours or more per month. Those members
also receive free maintenance (excluding cleaning) on their water heaters for the
life of the tank.
Please contact the Cooperative office to allow a radio-controlled switch to be installed
in the electric circuit to your electric hot water heater. Please call for more
details.
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