Beat The Peak” Program To Begin At Delaware Electric Cooperative

Delaware Electric Co-op Members Asked To Be Energy Aware

Between 3 pm & 7 pm Tuesday, May 27

We are launching a “Beat The Peak” Program beginning Tuesday, May 27 in anticipation of the hottest day of this month.

We are asking all Delaware Electric Co-op members to voluntarily conserve or limit energy usage between the hours of 3 pm and 7 pm when our membership will be using the greatest amount of electricity and as a result when the Cooperative will be purchasing power from the market at extremely high prices.

During “normal” load periods we pay only pennies per kilowatt-hour for power. However, during “Peak” demand or energy periods, we can pay up to one dollar per kilowatt-hour and in turn, we must pass these higher costs on to our members which may have an impact on rates.

Tuesday, May 27 between the hours of 3 pm and 7 pm we will be asking our members to turn off all unnecessary lights or appliances that may not be needed. We would ask that our members delay major appliance usage such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers and if they can delay any hot water usage.

Other important steps to take might include closing window shades and setting thermostats higher during this “Peak” time of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Our “Peak” message Tuesday that will be sent to the media and will be seen on our website will say “Delaware Electric Co-op is experiencing “Peak” energy usage. While loss of service is unlikely, please conserve energy at this time to help keep your rates low. Thank you”.

Together we can “Beat The Peak” by using our electricity resources wisely, but we must have our member’s help. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated.