Generator Rate-Saving Program
Many business members choose this program for two important reasons:
- On-site generation provides a secondary source of power during unexpected outages. By continually monitoring utility power, an on-site generator will automatically start and transfer your facility to generator power if loss of electricity is detected. Benefits include:
- Minimize business downtime and lost revenue
- Eliminate lost labor hours waiting for power to return
- On-site generation provides monthly rate-saving opportunities over MVEC’s standard business rates through the “Peak Alert” load management program.
How Does the Peak Alert Program Work?
- During periods of high energy demand, MVEC will remotely and automatically start your generator and transfer your energy source from the utility to your generator. When the peak demand period is over, we remotely send a signal to the generator to return to normal utility service.
- Transferring your facility reduces demand on the system during peak usage times. A large portion of electricity costs is based on peak demand usage.
Examples of Businesses Taking Advantage of On-site Generators
- Car dealerships
- City governments
- Convenience stores
- Entertainment complexes
- Manufacturers
- Retail operations
- Schools
- Service providers
On-site Generator Agricultural Applications
- Dairy farms
- Swine operations
- Poultry facilities
MVEC can provide a complete turnkey installation of your generator, coordinating all aspects of the project, or we can work with your choice of contractors and vendors.
Already have a generator at your location? Review this checklist of generator maintenance items (pdf).
Member-Owned Generation
MVEC will assist you in connecting your electric generation equipment with our system. Your safety and the safety of our employees is of the utmost importance – that’s why all interconnection applications are contingent on qualified equipment and require certification from an electrical inspector licensed by State of Minnesota. Advanced planning is required, and MVEC recommends you contact us at the beginning of your interconnection process.
Use this Nova Power Portal link to browse interconnection information, initiate the process, track the status of your project and learn more about installing your own renewable energy system.
Questions? For more information contact:
Marvin Denzer
Vice President of Energy Services
(952) 492-8249 or (612) 719-9816
marvind@mvec.net
24/7 Automated Phone System: (952) 492.8333 or (866) 492.8333