Beat The Peak

CEC launched the “Beat the Peak” Program as a way to help take control of higher power-supply costs. This voluntary program encourages members to conserve or limit energy usage during “peak” periods. During summer months peak periods occur between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. By limiting the amount of power purchased during these peak, high-priced energy periods, the Cooperative can reduce its total power-supply costs and minimize the power cost borne by you, the member. Because we do not know on which day the peak will occur, weather conditions may cause us to issue a peak alert on several days during the month.

When the Cooperative determines that a peak situation exists, participating members will be notified by e-mail either the day prior to, or the morning of, a predicted peak event. Members will be asked to help conserve energy during the forecasted peak by adjusting their thermostats a few degrees, delaying the use of major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and postponing hot water usage.

The more participating members we have, the better for the Cooperative in general. Energy prices are very high during peak periods and that impacts the power-supply cost to every member. If we all become more energy aware and make a few modifications in the way and when we use energy, we can make a difference. Please take a few moments to complete the attached form. Join the team and "Beat the Peak."