Load Management

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

You have the power to decide

Think of the electric system as a highway that has
certain rush hours, such as hot summer afternoons,
when power supplies are stretched to their capacity
and beyond, and causing price spikes in power costs.
Load management encourgaes users to change their
usage pattern to a different time, reducing the strain
on an overloaded system.

What is the Energy Management Program?
The Energy Management Program is an innovative program
that puts technology to work to save energy. Cycling the water
heaters and air conditioners or heat pumps of participating
members throughout our service territory helps reduce the
demand for electricity is at its peak.

What is the goal of the Energy Management Program?
This program will help your electric cooperative better
manange costs, conserve energy, reduce the need to build new
power plants, help the environment and lessen the impact of
rate increases. By participating, you allow the REMC to install
a device that allows us to control your water heater and air
conditioner during times when demand for electricity is at its
peak.
What are the benefits of the Energy Management
Program?
By managing energy usage when demand is high (when you
and your neighbors are using the most electricity), our suppli-
er can reduce demand during those times when energy is most
expensive. This can also result in a reduction of greenhouse
gases, which will have a positive impact on our environment.
What it means is that we need to make efficient use of the
less-expensive energy generated at the plants we own. Purchas-
ing energy on the wholesale market is very expensive.

So will I see a savings on my power bill?
The impact per consumer is small, so you really won’t notice
a difference on your power bill. But with thousands of people
enrolled across the region, the Energy Management Program
can help us avoid purchasing power during those times when
it’s most expensive. RSE will provide a $2.50 per month bill
credit for every device installed.

How does the program work?
Our power supplier sends a signal to a device connected to
your water heater and air conditioner. This signal instructs
the device to cycle your unit, powering down the heating/cool-
ing elements for a short period of time (usually between two
and four hours) and bringing them back up in time to ensure
you have adequate hot water. The A/C fan will continuous-
ly run to circulate the air and the compressor will cycle every
fifteen minutes insuring you stay comfortable during control
times.

Will I run out of hot water or feel uncomfortable when
the air is cycled off?
You should have plenty of hot water in your tank to handle
your showers, chores and other household tasks. The air con-
ditioner is not cycled to “off”. The unit will be cycled for brief
periods while the circulation fan continues to operate. You
should notice no difference in the amount of hot water avail-
able, and should notice little difference in the air temperature
of your home.

Why is RushShelby Energy promoting a program that
will help it sell less electricity?
RushShelby Energy is a cooperative, and that means we have
a real concern for the communities we serve. The Enregy Man-
agement Program will help manage the peak demand for pow-
er, which is more expensive during those times when you and
your neighbors are using the most electricity.

What are typical peak hours?

Winter Summer
Mornings: 6 am - 10 am EST A fternoons: 4 pm - 8 pm EST
Afternoons: 4 pm - 8 pm EST

So how do I participate in the Energy Management?
Participation is simple. Call the RushShelby Energy office at
765-544-2600, and we’ll walk you through the steps to enroll
in the Energy Management Program. It will cost you absolutely
nothing to participate. Save Money by Saving Energy - It’s Up
To You! Participation can also be made on our website at
www.rse.coop

2777 S 840 W
Manilla, IN 46150

765-544-2600
www.rse.coop