{"id":13666,"date":"2016-12-16T06:15:36","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T06:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/?page_id=13666"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:39:52","slug":"energy-wise-management-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/member-services\/programs-rebates\/for-your-business\/energy-wise-management-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Wise\u00ae Load Management Programs"},"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-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_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-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 Load Management<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>Your business will receive reduced electric rates by participating in one or more of the following Energy Wise\u00ae load management programs. To enroll, contact the Energy Experts\u00ae at 651-463-6243.<\/h2>\n<\/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-padding-top:20px;--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-1 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-13666-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9b588bff9b9f19972 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9b588bff9b9f19972\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9b588bff9b9f19972\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13666-1\" data-target=\"#9b588bff9b9f19972\" href=\"#9b588bff9b9f19972\"><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\">Interruptible Programs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9b588bff9b9f19972\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9b588bff9b9f19972\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You have the power to reduce your energy costs. Members will benefit from reduced electric rates year-round when they agree to reduce their electrical load during times when Dakota Electric is experiencing peak energy use.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31\"><strong>Rate 70\u2014 Full Interruption<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lowest rate available for members.<\/li>\n<li>Offered to members who reduce their connected load to zero during times of peak demand.<\/li>\n<li>Many members use standby generators to achieve zero load, although it is not necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Dakota Electric will automatically start your generator and transfer your load off-line when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Manually reducing your load to zero through voluntary curtailment also qualifies your business for this rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31\"><strong>Rate 71\u2014 Partial Interruption<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Available to members who can lower their load by at least 50kW during times of peak demand.<\/li>\n<li>Dakota Electric will work with you to determine your load reduction during peak times.<\/li>\n<li>The greater your reduction, the greater your savings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dakotaelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Interruptible-Programs_0226.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download more information (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-310ce8ccfbbc9552a fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_310ce8ccfbbc9552a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"310ce8ccfbbc9552a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13666-1\" data-target=\"#310ce8ccfbbc9552a\" href=\"#310ce8ccfbbc9552a\"><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=\"310ce8ccfbbc9552a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_310ce8ccfbbc9552a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Air conditioning costs can be a large expense for many businesses. 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. Your fan will continue to run. To ensure business members can maximize their savings, Dakota Electric provides two options:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31\"><strong>Option 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You receive a credit of 3.2 cents per kWh for the electricity your air conditioner uses.<\/li>\n<li>A rebate of $20 per ton of cooling capacity, up to $1,500, to offset the cost of installing a sub-meter and load control receiver is available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31\"><strong>Option 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Does not require any set-up costs.<\/li>\n<li>Dakota Electric sends a contractor to your business to install a load control receiver in a location determined by Dakota Electric.<\/li>\n<li>You receive a rebate of $6.50 per ton of cooling load each June, July and August.<\/li>\n<li>Credit not to exceed 1\/3 of the member\u2019s monthly energy and demand charges.<\/li>\n<li>Maximum compressor size is 7.5 ton.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5a810303f907278cf fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5a810303f907278cf\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5a810303f907278cf\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-13666-1\" data-target=\"#5a810303f907278cf\" href=\"#5a810303f907278cf\"><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 Water Heaters<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5a810303f907278cf\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5a810303f907278cf\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\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=\"31\"><strong>Storage Program<\/strong><\/h2>\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=\"content-container\">\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\u2019s use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" data-inline-fontsize=\"true\" data-inline-lineheight=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"21\" data-lineheight=\"31\"><strong>Interruptible Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a reduced price on the electricity your water heater uses.<\/li>\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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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><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 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