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Get credit for saving energy
Our Irrigation Load Control program offers financial incentives to irrigators who agree to curtail their electricity use during
certain periods.
To participate in the program, irrigators complete a Load Control Service Agreement with information on the sites they wish
to include in the program and the load control option that will best meet their needs. Rocky Mountain Power installs an electronic
timer at participating sites. From June 1 through September 15, the timer temporarily interrupts power to the pump according
to the pre-determined schedule. Power is typically interrupted twice each week for three to six hours at a time. When the
schedule is met, power is restored to the pump.
Participating customers are awarded a participation credit on their monthly statement. The credit is adjusted every year based
on the price of power. We are currently issuing more than $11 per kilowatt a year. For the average 90 kilowatt (120 horsepower)
irrigation pump, customers can expect to earn about $1,000 for their participation from June through mid-September.
More than 1,100 irrigation sites already participate in the program. This year, we’re expecting to issue more than $900,000
in credits to customers.
Like all energy efficiency programs, Irrigation Load Control also is positive for the environment and it helps:
For more information or to sign up, please contact Bob Smead at (208) 357-2602 or call our Irrigation Hotline at 1-800-715-9238. You can also use our
online inquiry form.
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