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Make a
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Partnering With Power is a free and
voluntary program for Loveland residents that helps manage the high
demand for electricity during summer months.
Every summer, Loveland has a few
extremely hot days when residential air conditioners in the City work extra hard to
keep homes cool. This adds stress to our electric system.
Partnering With Power helps us address issues created by the these peaks in electricity demand.
This program helps Loveland Water and Power, your community Utility, to:
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Increase the reliability
of summertime electricity transmission, helping to prevent brown and black outs.
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Delay or reduce the need to
build or expand power plants.
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Preserve the environment.
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Keep electricity rates
in our community competitive.
Learn more about peak power, what
it means to our community and how you can help alleviate your impact on
it
Power Peak Fact Sheet
(pdf)
How does it work?
Once you enroll, a Loveland Water and
Power Department employee will connect a small remote-controlled device
to your air conditioning unit installed on the outside of your home.
The device will be activated maximum
of 20
times during the weekday hours between 12 pm and 7 pm for the summer
months of May through September. We will not cycle your air
conditioner on weekends or holidays.
 When activated, the device will
cycle off your central air conditioning compressor for a small
percentage of the time it would normally run. The cycling device will not harm your air
conditioner nor void its warranty. Your fan will continue to circulate cooled air to
maintain your home's comfort.
The difference in your home may be a
minimal 1 to 2 degrees in temperature. If you ever feel that using
the device has made your home uncomfortable, please let us know
immediately and we will resolve the issue. If you are still
unsatisfied with the program, you can opt out at anytime.
Dave Schneider, member of the
Loveland Utility Commission and long-time resident, said,
“Partnering With Power is a community effort that combines enlightened
self-interest, community cooperation, and technology in a painless way.
I like that.” During the summer of 2007, participants helped save
$25,000 in demand charges. Please join the other 1400 community
participants and join the Partnering WIth Power program today!
Click here to
enroll in Partnering With Power!
Learn more about the installation
of the device and read letters from major manufacturers of air
conditioners attesting to the safety of the device
Cycling Device Manual (pdf)
More Information
Program to cut cooling bills
Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald
October 22, 2006
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