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Make a
difference without feeling a difference. |
Partnering with Power is a free and
voluntary program that helps manage the high
demand for electricity during summer months.
Every summer, Loveland has a few
extremely hot days when air conditioners across the city are working extra hard to
keep buildings cool. This adds stress to our electric system.
Partnering with Power helps us address issues created by these
peaks in electricity demand. This program helps Loveland Water &
Power, your community Utility provide:
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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
by reducing pollution and conserving resources
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Maintain electricity rates
in our community competitive
How does the program work?
Once you enroll, a Loveland Water
&
Power Department employee will install a small remote-controlled device,
or DCU, on the outside of your air conditioner.
 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 building's comfort.
The device will be activated a maximum
of 20
times during the weekday hours between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the summer
months of May through September. We will not cycle your air
conditioner on weekends or holidays.
The difference in your
building may be a
minimal 1 to 2 degrees in temperature. If you ever feel that using
the device has made your building 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 2009, 3348 participants helped save
$138,333 in demand charges. So, whether you are a homeowner or
business owner now is the time to join your Loveland community in the Partnering
with Power program. It's an excellent way for you to make a difference without feeling a difference!
Enroll in Partnering
with Power
now!
Residential
Customers
Commercial
Customers
Learn more about the installation
of the device and read letters from major air conditioning manufacturers
attesting to the safety of the device:
Digital Cycling Unit
Handbook (pdf)
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