Load Management Program
Lake Region Electric actively promotes the use of load management to it's members. Receivers are installed by Lake Region Electric or a qualified electrician at our expense.
Load management refers to the control of various customer electric loads during times of peak usage on the electric system. By managing loads so that they are not all on at the same time, the cooperative is able to reduce wholesale power purchases, thus saving money and resources.
Control of the receivers is done by East River Electric Power Cooperative, in Madison, South Dakota. Load Management is implemented when electricity use in Eastern South Dakota reaches a predetermined point or "peak". Signals are sent over the power lines to the receivers, which then cycle the load.
In the case of water heaters, the "off time" can be as long as 4.5 hours, with an "on time" of approximately 1 hour. After the "peak" passes the receivers are again sent a signal which restores the water heater to normal operation.
All residential members of Lake Region Electric using an electric water heater are eligible to participate in the load management program. Participating in the program also entitles members to a credit of $4.00 per month on the member's electric bill.
To check the Current Load Management Statuses go to http://www.eastriver.coop/FTP/EREPC_lm_general.asp.
For more information contact Tim McIntyre or visit the Marathon website.
1212 North Main Street
Webster, SD 57274
Phone: 605-345-3379
Toll Free: 800-657-5869
Fax: 605-345-4442