Peak Shave Credit

Requirements: One 80 gallon or larger electric water heater controlled by MCPA Peak Shaver Control Box. (or a 50 gallon heater with an approved mixing valve would qualify as a 80 gallon system).

Incentives: $5.00/per month credit (usage must exceed 600 KWH to receive credit) on electric bill for 8 hour control program.

Cost: Cooperative furnishes control equipment, home-owner pays electrician for installing controls.

Strategy: Water heater is controlled during peak demand hours. Historically this has been on the hottest summer and coldest winter days between 3-11 PM.