GE-Montana pilot targets ways to cut peak demand
22.09.11
GE and a power utility in Montana are teaming up with volunteer households to try and find the most effective and user-friendly ways to help people cut their energy costs.
Under the two-year “FEC Peak Time” pilot program being run by GE Appliances & Lighting and the Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) , some 150 households will agree to test a variety of appliances and strategies to see which work best in helping to cut power bills, especially during times of peak demand.
Peak time, when a utility sees a surge in electricity demand, generally occurs between 5 and 7 pm, when people return home from work.
As part of the pilot, participating households will each receive a GE Nucleus energy manager, a GE programmable thermostat and a GE Profile washer, dryer and dishwasher enabled with Brillion technology. They’ll also have the opportunity to try out FEC Peak Time rebates, and to deploy their own energy networks.
Source: Greenbang