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How does a load controller work? 
Quite simply, a load controller is like a cruise control for your electric system.  You set the level of savings, you reap the benefits.  A load controller constantly measures the usage of power in your home with sensors (current transformers), on your main power line and directs power to a pre-set priority which lowers your demand and thus your bill.  As the demand level rises towards your set point (demand limit), the load controller "sheds" (shuts off), lower priority appliances to maintain a user pre-set demand level for several minutes.  Cutting demand by 50% is very typical and at $11.85/KW, this adds up quickly in your favor!

  Current Transformers on main buss bars measure your power usage the same as your APS electric meter and give the computer in the load controller the information

Does Arizona Public Service Co. Have Incentives For Load Controllers?
Currently there are no credits or incentives for this device.   However, during the rapid growth of the mid 80's,  Arizona Public Service initiated a program where either a credit was issued or a zero interest finance plan was available for the installation of a load controller.  Thousands of energy users found themselves with lower bills while using a load controller.   Once the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant was completed there was sufficient energy to meet peak demand so all incentive programs for load controllers were ended.
There are new rates available which charge less than 3 cents per kilowatt hour!  Call us for more information on how to take advantage of these low rates.

Can a Load Controller Help Me?
  D. Marrzella in Scottsdale has a four bedroom ranch with a pool and has saved $16,000 in twelve years on her APS bill!  Although this figure is on the high end of most of our customers, you can expect at least a 30% drop in your monthly bill with little or no change in lifestyle, many save as much as 40%.  Remember, you have control of the load controller, you set where you want it to be. 

JW Flint in Scottsdale writes:
"I purchased a home in Scottsdale over three years ago;  3500 Sq ft with two 5-ton A/C units, two water heaters, pool, etc.  A beautiful home with an enormous electric bill.  We were on the APS Time Advantage rate plan (suggested by APS) .  We were paying $330/month (every month on the APS equalizer plan even with programmable thermostats with the actual peak summer bill exceeding $400.
Two years ago you installed the load controller.  On the averaging plan our monthly bill is now $154 and our highest single monthly bill has been $225 over the the past two years.  A savings of $4200 in just two years.  The load controller has been well worth the investment.  I just wanted to thank you and let everyone know the savings are real."
JW Flint.

What does a Load Controller look like?
Below is the Pensar System 1000 (outdoor display)

This unit is mounted next to your existing electrical breaker box outside and houses the control module where you set the demand levels.  There are modes on the display which shows your demand set point (where you set the maximum demand level), current demand (what the home is currently using), past hourly average (this is what the APS meter measures from), highest demand peak (what the highest peak reached was during last billing cycle), time, date and alarm settings. 
Typically you would interface with this display to set the demand where it best fits your lifestyle.   It may take a full year to know just how low you can set it as the seasons and demand levels change and we encourage our customers to check it more often than not during the first year.  Demand adjustments should reflect the load on the home, for example:  one setting to accommodate the summer load, a lower setting for Fall and Spring, and one setting to insure your home is warm during the winter.  Key point to remember: the lower you set the demand level, the lower your APS bill.

Ok, I'm Interested, What's The Next Step?
Your first call is going to be to Arizona Public Service Company: 602 371 7171 and ask for customer service.  Assuming you have been in your home for a year, request your consumption history for last year including demand levels.  Having the demand levels on this history is very important for our energy experts to determine accurately how much we can save you.  This is free to all APS customers.   Again: Last years consumption history with demand levels.  You will be asked for your APS account number, your address and the last for digits of your social security number for security purposes.
Once you receive this document call us and schedule an energy audit and we will come out to your home and show you how to save.   It's simple and understand this:  If you are not completely satisfied with the savings or how we accomplish this we will remove the unit and give you a full refund.   How can  we be so sure you will cut your APS bill?  We have been doing this since 1982, longer than any other company in the valley and have hundreds of satisfied, comfortable customers.

DON'T DELAY!  The longer you wait, the more you will be needlessly paying high electric bills.