Water Heater Load Management Program

Load management allows MEC to remotely control the electricity to your water heater through a switch installed on the water heater. Need a new water heater? You can purchase one from MEC.

When we control the energy to the water heater, the hot water previously produced and stored in your tank will remain hot beyond the end of the control period. Controlling does not occur every day (generally 3-4 times a month) and can occur between 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., which are peak usage periods. 

Participating in this program reduces the number of kilowatt-hours used during the peak usage time, which helps reduce strain on the electric grid.

If you use 400 kWh or more in a month, we will apply a $4 credit to the account for that month. If you use less than 400 kWh, no credit will be issued for that month.

You may have one water heater load management credit per electric account.

Enroll in Load Management

Need a New Water Heater? Buy One from MEC

You can purchase one from MEC in one of two ways: 1. Buy it outright for $515, plus tax. 2. Enroll in our loan program and get a $100 instant rebate.  

To participate in the water heater loan program, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Own your home. The program is not available to renters. 
• Have good payment history on your MEC electric account.
• Your electric account must be on the residential billing rate only.
• Install your water heater within 30 days.
• Participate in and agree to the terms of the load management program.

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