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Partnering with Manufacturers

Partnering with Manufacturers . Mark Schwantes La Plata Electric Association August 15 th , 2008. La Plata Electric Association. Provide Electric Service Safe Reliable Affordable. Load Management . Encourage Better Utilization of Electricity Not Discourage Further Use of Electricity

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Partnering with Manufacturers

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  1. Partnering with Manufacturers Mark Schwantes La Plata Electric Association August 15th, 2008

  2. La Plata Electric Association • Provide Electric Service • Safe • Reliable • Affordable

  3. Load Management • Encourage Better Utilization of Electricity • Not Discourage Further Use of Electricity • Provide Options to Members • Change Electrical Demand • Control Electrical Demand

  4. Load Shapes and Demand Side Alternatives • Peak Clipping • Reduction of Load During Peak Periods

  5. Load Shapes and Demand Side Alternatives • Valley Filling • Building Load During Off Peak Periods

  6. Load Shapes and Demand Side Alternatives • Load Shifting • Shifting Load from On Peak to Off Peak

  7. Load Shapes and Demand Side Alternatives • Strategic Conservation • Reduction of Sales

  8. Load Shapes and Demand Side Alternatives • Strategic Load Growth • Targeted Increase in Sales

  9. Why Have a Program? • Better Utilization of Natural Resources • Reduced Energy Costs • Cleaner Environment • Defer Capital Expenditures • Members Appreciate Options

  10. LPEA Programs • Time of Use (WattWatcher) Rates • Steffes ETS Heaters • Marathon Water Heaters Load Shifting Valley Filling

  11. Steffes ETS & Marathon Water Heater Programs • Off-Peak Electricity Usage • Affordable Electric Heat • Rebate Incentives • Reduction of Operating Costs • Financing Available

  12. LPEA Time of Use Program Summer Season Off Peak Monday – Friday 10:00 pm to 10:00 am Saturday and Sunday all day On Peak Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Winter Season Off Peak Everyday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm 10:00 pm to 6:00 am On Peak Everyday 6:00 am to 11:00 am 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

  13. LPEA Time of Use Program Watt Watcher / Time of Use Off Peak $0.042 / kWh On Peak $0.146 / kWh Monthly Service Charge $14.00 Standard Residential Rate $0.101/kWh Monthly Service Charge $12.75

  14. LPEA Time of Use Program • Watt Watcher TOU • 4,225 Signed Up • Average Savings ~ $210

  15. Steffes ETS Program • Program Started in 1990 • Compliments WattWatcher TOU Rate • Through 2007 • 2,140 Units Sold • ~ 1,500 Homes • 15,300 kW of Controlled Load • 5 year manufacturers warranty, 1 year labor warranty through Coop

  16. Steffes ETS Rebates Offered • New installation or conversion from another energy source • TSGT $16 / kW • LPEA $24 / kW • All controlled usage - WattWatcher Rate

  17. Steffes ETS Program • Rebates Distributed:

  18. Marathon Water Heater Program • Program Started in 2003 • Compliments WattWatcher TOU Rate • Through 2007 • 620 Units Sold • Lifetime tank warranty against leakage, 5 year parts warranty, 1 year labor warranty through Coop

  19. Marathon Water Heater Rebates Offered • New or Conversion from another source • TSGT $100 • LPEA $200 • $25 rebate for timing devices

  20. Marathon Water Heater Rebates Distributed:

  21. Off-Peak Rate $.042 / kWh Energy Cost Comparison

  22. Building Trade Homebuilders Associations Parade of Homes – Highlight Steffes ETS and Marathon Water Heaters

  23. Membership Customer service and education is key Become our best proponents 12 month guarantee

  24. Board and Employees Board approval and support is key Employees committed to program

  25. What does this mean? • Use Least Cost Energy Source • Watt Watcher Rate • Combined with: • Steffes ETS Heaters • Controlled Marathon Water Heaters • Choices of When to Use Electricity

  26. What does this mean?

  27. What does this mean? • Use Least Cost Energy Source • Watt Watcher/TOU Rate • Annual Member Savings (2005) • 15 % or $600,000 • Annual Member Savings (2006) • 17% or $700,000 • Annual Member Savings (2007) • 19% or $900,000

  28. What does this mean (2007)? • Use Least Cost Energy Source • Watt Watcher Rate • ~ 2.9 MW ETS Sold in 2007 • $70,000 in Additional Margin • Power Bill Reduction of $270,000 • LPEA Passes Savings on to the Members • Savings over Propane more than $270,000

  29. What does this mean?Annual Propane Versus ETS Heating

  30. What does this mean? • Use Least Cost Energy Source • Watt Watcher Rate • G&T wins • Coop wins • Members win

  31. Conclusion • Energy Efficiency tied with Steffes ETS and Marathon Water Heaters • Reduces peak power costs • Defers new plant construction • Steadies electricity pricing • Secures our energy future

  32. Questions?

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