{"id":13643,"date":"2016-12-16T05:01:27","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T05:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/?page_id=13643"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T17:40:32","slug":"energy-wise-load-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/member-services\/programs-rebates\/for-your-home\/energy-wise-load-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:33;line-height:1.45;\">Energy Wise\u00ae\u00a0Load Management<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>Receive electricity at nearly half the regular rate by participating in one or more of the following Energy Wise\u00ae load management programs. To enroll, contact the Energy Experts\u00ae at <a id=\"eh_tel\" href=\"tel:1-651-463-6243\">651-463-6243<\/a>. For more details, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/contractor-listings\/\">view the list of contractors familiar with our load management programs.<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:70px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#2096cf;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#005a9c;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:regular;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-13643-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b1755a04a52f4cb53 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b1755a04a52f4cb53\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b1755a04a52f4cb53\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-1\" data-target=\"#b1755a04a52f4cb53\" href=\"#b1755a04a52f4cb53\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Cycled Air Conditioning\u00ae<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b1755a04a52f4cb53\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b1755a04a52f4cb53\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Receive a $39 summer bill credit or a reduced price on the electricity your central air conditioner uses.*<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">On days when energy use is high and purchasing wholesale electricity is more expensive, Dakota Electric will cycle your air conditioner condenser on and off in 15-minute increments by sending a signal to your load control receiver.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Your furnace fan will continue to run.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Interruptions usually occur only on the hottest days of the year when air conditioners and heat pumps must work harder to keep people comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Available only for central air conditioners.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/youve-got-the-power\/\">Enroll online<\/a><\/strong> or call 651-463-6243 to speak with an Energy Expert\u00ae.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-be0e8a63fff720399 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_be0e8a63fff720399\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"be0e8a63fff720399\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-1\" data-target=\"#be0e8a63fff720399\" href=\"#be0e8a63fff720399\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Heat Pumps<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"be0e8a63fff720399\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_be0e8a63fff720399\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Available for both air-source and ground-source heat pumps.<\/li>\n<li>You receive a reduced price on the electricity your heat pump uses.<\/li>\n<li>On days when homes and businesses are using a lot of electricity and purchasing wholesale electricity is more expensive, Dakota Electric will periodically cycle or interrupt power to your heat pump by sending a signal to your load control receiver.<\/li>\n<li>When interruptions occur during the heating season, a backup heat source will take over and heat your home.<br \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"eh_request_info\" href=\"mailto:energyservices@dakotaelectric.com\">Request Information<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d3716963f2829b2f3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2096cf;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d3716963f2829b2f3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d3716963f2829b2f3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-1\" data-target=\"#d3716963f2829b2f3\" href=\"#d3716963f2829b2f3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Water Heaters<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d3716963f2829b2f3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d3716963f2829b2f3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 21; line-height: 1.5; --minfontsize: 21;\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31.5px\"><strong>Benefits of electric water heating<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Quiet and efficient.<\/li>\n<li>Ample hot water.<\/li>\n<li>Can be powered with renewable energy.<\/li>\n<li>No venting required to meet code.<\/li>\n<li>Cost competitive on an off-peak program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 21; line-height: 1.5; --minfontsize: 21;\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31.5px\"><strong>Off-peak programs for water heaters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 17; line-height: 1.41; --minfontsize: 17;\" data-fontsize=\"17\" data-lineheight=\"23.97px\"><strong><u>Storage Program<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Storage heating is the least expensive electric water heating program available, saving you hundreds of dollars each year over standard electric systems. Water is heated primarily at night when energy costs are lowest, and stored in a super-insulated tank for use throughout the day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed for electric water heaters with a capacity of 80 gallons or more and an energy factor (EF) rating of .9 or greater.<\/li>\n<li>Member receives a <strong>$500 rebate for first-time enrollment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Purchase and installation of metering and control equipment is required at the member\u2019s expense.<\/li>\n<li>Member receives the lowest price available for electricity used by the water heater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 17; line-height: 1.41; --minfontsize: 17;\" data-fontsize=\"17\" data-lineheight=\"23.97px\"><strong><u>Interruptible Program<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Interruptible heating allows Dakota Electric to temporarily interrupt electricity to your water heater only during periods when the cost of energy is exceptionally high, while still providing hot water for your normal daily needs. You\u2019re rewarded with a low off-peak rate. An interruption, called a control period, happens at least once a month.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed for electric water heaters with a capacity of 50 gallons or more.<\/li>\n<li>Member receives <strong>$200 rebate for first-time enrollment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Purchase and installation of metering and control equipment is required at the member\u2019s expense.<\/li>\n<li>Member receives a reduced rate for the electricity used by the water heater.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lmguide.grenergy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>View the Interruptible history and schedule.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 21; line-height: 1.5; --minfontsize: 21;\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31.5px\"><strong>Need a new water heater? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We offer highly efficient 85- and 100-gallon Marathon water heaters designed to be used on either off-peak program. Contact us for pricing and sizing information. While you don\u2019t have to buy the tank from us, here\u2019s what a purchase from Dakota Electric includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Marathon-Water-Heater-Feature-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marathon water heater feature sheet.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Free delivery within two business days.<\/li>\n<li>Limited lifetime tank warranty. <em>Five-year warranty on parts and one year on labor.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 21; line-height: 1.5; --minfontsize: 21;\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31.5px\"><strong>More Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Call the Energy Experts at 651-463-6243 or email <strong><a href=\"mailto:energyexperts@dakotaelectric.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">energyexperts@dakotaelectric.com<\/a><\/strong> for the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metering equipment cost and requirements<\/li>\n<li>Pricing<\/li>\n<li>Rebate information<\/li>\n<li>Sizing requirements and<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshooting and warranty questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Off-Peak-Electrical-Contractors_0426.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View a list of electricians familiar with installing off-peak equipment.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#2096cf;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#005a9c;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:regular;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-13643-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fd59d0c08546e4721 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fd59d0c08546e4721\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fd59d0c08546e4721\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-2\" data-target=\"#fd59d0c08546e4721\" href=\"#fd59d0c08546e4721\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fd59d0c08546e4721\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fd59d0c08546e4721\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>You receive a reduced price on the electricity your swimming pool or hot tub uses.<\/li>\n<li>On days when energy use is high and purchasing wholesale electricity is more expensive, Dakota Electric will periodically interrupt power to your pool or hot tub by sending a signal to your load control receiver.<br \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"eh_request_info\" href=\"mailto:energyservices@dakotaelectric.com\">Request Information<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a53fd69aa84120994 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a53fd69aa84120994\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a53fd69aa84120994\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-2\" data-target=\"#a53fd69aa84120994\" href=\"#a53fd69aa84120994\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Electric Heat<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a53fd69aa84120994\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a53fd69aa84120994\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2><strong>Storage Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a reduced price on the electricity your ETS heater or slab storage floor heating system uses.<\/li>\n<li>Storage heaters store enough heat energy for your entire day in the late evening and early morning when fewer homes and businesses are using electricity and wholesale energy costs are lower. The heater then releases the heat throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong> Interruptible Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a reduced price on the electricity your electric heater uses.<\/li>\n<li>Dakota Electric interrupts power to your electric heater only during periods of high electricity demand, when wholesale energy costs are exceptionally high, usually on the coldest days of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"eh_request_info\" href=\"mailto:energyservices@dakotaelectric.com\">Request Information<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:70px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><h2>Thank You Members!<\/h2><div class=\"reading-box-description fusion-reading-box-additional\">By participating in our Energy Wise\u00ae load management programs, you helped us save nearly $18 million in wholesale power costs last year, which in turn, helps us keep electric rates lower for all members.<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nodisplay nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#2096cf;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#005a9c;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:regular;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-13643-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3335f87222e0f8452 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3335f87222e0f8452\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3335f87222e0f8452\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-3\" data-target=\"#3335f87222e0f8452\" href=\"#3335f87222e0f8452\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Water Heaters<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3335f87222e0f8452\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3335f87222e0f8452\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2>Storage Program<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a reduced price on the electricity your water heater uses<\/li>\n<li>Water is heated at night when energy costs are lower, storing all you need for the next day&#8217;s use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interruptible Program<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dakota Electric interrupts power to your water heater only during periods of high electricity demand, when wholesale energy costs are exceptionally high, usually on the hottest and coldest days of the year.<\/li>\n<li>A load control receiver\u00a0is installed next to your meter or central air conditioner and will receive a signal from Dakota Electric to interrupt power to the appliance(s) enrolled in the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the Energy Experts\u00aeat 651.463.6243 to enroll.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8b83b2a3294f63103 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8b83b2a3294f63103\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8b83b2a3294f63103\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-3\" data-target=\"#8b83b2a3294f63103\" href=\"#8b83b2a3294f63103\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Heat Pumps<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8b83b2a3294f63103\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8b83b2a3294f63103\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Available for both air-source and ground-source heat pumps.<\/li>\n<li>You receive a reduced price on the electricity your heat pump uses.<\/li>\n<li>On days when homes and businesses are using a lot of electricity and purchasing wholesale electricity is more expensive, Dakota Electric will periodically cycle or interrupt power to your heat pump by sending a signal to your load control receiver.<\/li>\n<li>When interruptions occur during the heating season, a backup heat source will take over and heat your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the Energy Experts\u00aeat 651.463.6243 to enroll.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b85b3b895f16cbd82 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b85b3b895f16cbd82\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b85b3b895f16cbd82\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-3\" data-target=\"#b85b3b895f16cbd82\" href=\"#b85b3b895f16cbd82\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Cycled Air Conditioning<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b85b3b895f16cbd82\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b85b3b895f16cbd82\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">You receive a $13 credit on your bill each June, July, and August, or a reduced price on the electricity your central air conditioner uses.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">On days when energy use is high and purchasing wholesale electricity is more expensive, Dakota Electric will cycle your air conditioner condenser on and off in15-minute increments by sending a signal to your load control receiver.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Your furnace fan will continue to run.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Interruptions usually occur only on the hottest days of the year when air conditioners and heat pumps must work harder to keep people comfortable.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Available only for central air conditioners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the Energy Experts\u00aeat 651.463.6243 to enroll.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-784186f3d2d602f9f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_784186f3d2d602f9f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"784186f3d2d602f9f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-3\" data-target=\"#784186f3d2d602f9f\" href=\"#784186f3d2d602f9f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Electric Heat<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"784186f3d2d602f9f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_784186f3d2d602f9f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\">\n<div class=\"col content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade link-area-link-icon-hover\">\n<div class=\"heading icon-left\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\">\n<div class=\"col content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade\">\n<div class=\"heading icon-left\">\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"26\">Storage Program<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a reduced price on the electricity your heater or floor heating system uses<\/li>\n<li>Storage heaters store enough heat energy for your entire day in the late evening and early morning when fewer homes and businesses are using electricity and wholesale energy costs are lower. The heater then releases the heat throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\">\n<div class=\"col content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade\">\n<div class=\"heading icon-left\">\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"26\">Interruptible Program<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dakota Electric interrupts power to your electric heater only during periods of high electricity demand, when wholesale energy costs are exceptionally high, usually on the coldest days of the year.<\/li>\n<li>A load control receiver\u00a0is installed next to your meter or central air conditioner and will receive a signal from Dakota Electric to interrupt power to the appliance(s) enrolled in the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the Energy Experts\u00aeat 651.463.6243 to enroll today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d59fd1f3e230b2754 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d59fd1f3e230b2754\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d59fd1f3e230b2754\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13643-3\" data-target=\"#d59fd1f3e230b2754\" href=\"#d59fd1f3e230b2754\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d59fd1f3e230b2754\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d59fd1f3e230b2754\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>You receive a reduced price on the electricity your swimming pool or hot tub uses.<\/li>\n<li>On days when energy use is high and purchasing wholesale electricity is more expensive, Dakota Electric will periodically interrupt power to your pool or hot tub by sending a signal to your load control receiver.Contact the Energy Experts\u00ae at 651.463.6243 to enroll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:70px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":13604,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13643","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13643"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":718191,"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13643\/revisions\/718191"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}