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Your cooperative is currently experiencing normal energy demand. No special energy saving measures are necessary.

 

 

 

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Beat the Peak & Help Keep Rates Low

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peak alert

 

Did you know that during peak times of 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the extreme hottest days, electricity costs more?

If you can lower your family’s electric use during peak hours, you can help keep our electric rates stable. Please try to shift your use of electricity to earlier or later in the day during hot days (and the coldest winter days). Make sure to turn off things that are not in use or not necessary. Here are some simple ways you can help:

  • Put off laundry until after the peak period
  • Avoid running the dishwasher until after the peak period
  • Wait to shower
  • Avoid using major appliances 
  • Turn up the thermostat just 2-5 degrees

 If you know hot weather is coming, be on the lookout for updates on our website about peak alerts. 

This is an opportunity for all our members to save money. By conserving during peak times, you help keep rates low!



How much does this help?

This list shows approximately how much it costs the cooperative when you have one of these items on during a peak hour. This is a cost we continue to pay every month on our wholesale power bill — even long after the month you used the item during the peak hour.

100 watt light bulb…...…80¢

20 watt efficient bulb.......17¢

Television ……....……...........$1.61

Computer/printer, etc.....$2.41

Dishwasher………..…...........$8.04

Pool pump............................$16.08

Air conditioner……..…........$24.12

Clothes dryer……...…..........$28.14

Electric oven……..….........…$32.16

 

*If you have a radio-controlled switch installed on your AC, it will be activated, so don't be alarmed if you see a red light on. 

Please call us with any questions you may have. Thank you for your help and participation!

 

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Malinta, OH 43535
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  • About Us
    • Application for Electric Service
    • Board of Trustees
    • Territory Map
    • Your Cooperative
    • Continuity of Service Notice
    • Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Code of Regulations
    • Retail Energy Choice Explained
    • The Lineworkers Behind Your Power
  • Member Services
    • Rebates
    • 4-H Clubs & Safety Demos
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Contact Your Representatives
    • Energy Efficiency
  • Paying Your Bill
    • Payment Options
    • Payment Assistance
    • Deceptive Payment Practices
  • Safety/Alerts
    • Report an Outage
    • Storm Checklist
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Planting Trees
    • Safe Use of Electricity
    • Phone/Email Scam Alert
    • Downed Lines
    • Telemarketers Calling You?
  • Events
    • Family Month Giveaways
    • Annual Meeting
    • Farm Science Review
    • Important Dates
    • Member Appreciation Day
  • Helpful Links
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Renewable Energy
    • Co-ops Vote
    • Co-op Organizations
    • ENERGY STAR
    • Beat the Peak & Help Keep Rates Low
    • Voices for Cooperative Power - Send a message to elected officials!
  • Contact Us