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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.

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