This load management guide allows members to keep informed about the status of their current managed loads. Information is available for the following:
The load management guide is updated daily by Great
River Energy. Control times are subject to change. All times are
approximate.
What is load control?
Load control is associated with MVEC’s Energy Wise Programs. This is a program by which MVEC controls its members’ use of electricity (or “loads”) so it can reduce the system’s total demand at a time of maximum (“peak”) usage.
Load control has many variables:
MVEC does not initiate load control based on temperature; it’s based on electrical load and peak energy demand at that time.
It may also be influenced by the availability and price of electric energy in the wholesale marketplace.
The monthly target peak is based on the previous year and forecasted weather conditions for the current month.
The peak period can vary due to different circumstances (i.e. heat, cold, humidity, wind, lighting, etc.).
Regardless of temperature, if the demand forecasts that our loads will be exceeding our target peak we begin to control so we are not purchasing electricity on the open market. This keeps costs down and helps keep rates lower for everyone.
Did You Know...
You can build an energy wise home with MVEC. We would be happy to meet with you to review your blueprints & offer suggestions on making your home as energy efficient as possible. We can customize energy saving programs that will work for you, plus save you money. Call us today!