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Off-Peak Program

Off-Peak Program

Through our Off-Peak program, members are eligible to receive a discounted electric rate on their electric heating systems, which also helps the Cooperative save money on our wholesale power costs.

In exchange for the lower rate, PEC is given the ability to keep energy use to a minimum during times where energy on the wholesale market is at its highest.

Off-Peak Agreement

The Benefits:

  • Where applicable, members can take advantage of safe, exhaust-free heating and/or water heating.
  • Reduced cost electricity through the off-peak meter for all 12 months of the year.
  • All usage through the off-peak meter will be tax exempt for six months of the year.
  • Today’s electric grid is ‘greener’ than ever, so by using electric heat, you reduce your carbon footprint more than you can with propane or natural gas.

Here's How It Works:

  • Loads of at least 8 kW are required.
  • The member receives a junction box from the Cooperative that their electrician wires outside of the house. The electrician will also wire in an off-peak electrical panel and meter socket to the junction box.
  • The electrician will also wire the heating system, water heater, or electrical vehicle charger to the off-peak panel.
  • PEC then installs a receiver onto the junction box and a meter into the meter socket.
  • During an energy management event, the receiver will cause the panel to lose power for the duration of the event.
  • Once the event is done, the receiver will allow power back to the panel.

Eligible Items:

  • Electric heating systems of at least 8 kW.
  • Electric water heaters with tanks that are at least 80 gallons.
  • Hard-wired level two electrical vehicle chargers.

Energy Management Events:

  • On this program, events occur each week day, except for holidays. The season we are in determines the time.
  • During the winter season, months November through April, there are two events each day. One from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and then another from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  • During the summer season, months May through October, there is one event each day.  It begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m.
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People's Energy Cooperative

1775 Lake Shady Avenue South
Oronoco, MN  55960

Phone | (800) 214-2694 or (507) 367-7000
Fax | (507) 367-7001

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Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

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  • Home
  • Community
    • Economic Development
    • Education Programs
    • Operation Round Up®
    • Political Action
  • Cooperative Information
    • About People's Energy Cooperative
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Careers
    • News and Information
    • Our Mission, Vision & Values
    • Privacy Statement / Notice
    • Service Territory and Board Districts
    • Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Statement of Non-Discrimination
  • Electric Service
    • 811 Call Before You Dig
    • Construction Information
    • Landscape & Tree Planting Guidelines
    • Power Line Safety
    • Power Outage Information
    • Power Outages Map
    • Renewable Energy
    • Vegetation Management
    • Electric Vehicles Resource Page
  • Member Center
    • Account
      • Account Management
      • Become a Member
      • Capital Credits
      • Payment Options
      • Rebates
      • Rates
    • Programs & Services
      • Co-op Connections Discounts
      • Electric$ense Online Store
      • Energy Audits
      • Energy Management Programs
      • Evergreen Renewable Energy Program
      • Heartland Security
      • Home Energy Savings
      • HomeServe Service Plan
      • Outdoor LED Lighting
      • People's Community Solar
      • Power Down - Voluntary Load Reduction
      • Standby Generator Program
      • Viasat Internet
      • Water Heating Programs