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Peaksaver For Your Home

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During those occasional hot summer days when the demand for electricity is at its highest and central air conditioners (CAC's)are running at their maximum, they can strain Ontario’s electricity system.  You can do your part to help the province manage this peak demand by enrolling in peaksaver®. peaksaver sign up res

 



As a peaksaver participant you have the option of a free programmable thermostat (a $250 value!), or an outside control unit, both professionally installed at your home or business, at no cost to you.   This will enable your central air conditioner to receive a signal that will automatically cycle it down for periods of time.   

As a ‘thank you’ for enrolling, you will also receive a $25 rebate on your account.peaksaver logo2

How does peaksaver work? 

Once you are enrolled in peaksaver and the device (either thermostat or switch) is installed at your home, it can be remotely activated to slightly reduce your CAC’s electricity demand automatically. This won’t sacrifice your control or the comfort of your home. Activations would only occur:
  • on those occasional steamy summer days when the electricity system can be stretched to its limit and electricity consumption is at its highest. When activated, your CAC will continue to cool your home, however, in half-hour timeframes your CAC will be adjusted on and off. For the first fifteen minutes it will continue to produce cool air and for the second fifteen minutes, the fan continues to run to circulate the cool air in your home.
  • on weekdays (Monday through Friday) from May 1 to September 30.
  • for a maximum of ten activations during the summer and only for a total of four hours during any one activation.  peaksaver was activated only five times in each of 2008 and 2009
  • your system’s fan will continue to operate so that there is only a 1° or 2° change in temperature of your home
  • You can always opt out in advance of a specified date by contacting us
  • The devices and installation are free and we are here to help you should you have any questions

Most participants note that they do not even feel a change in the temperature of their home.

peaksaver is designed to help Ontario meet its peak electricity needs - and your help is crucial.  How can you participate?  

To learn more about peaksaver or other OPA programs, please visit www.everykilowattcounts.com