Just in time for summer, Rocky Mountain Powers Cool Keeper program was recently recognized nationally for its innovation in using energy efficiently, while keeping costs low for customers during those hot summer months.
The Peak Load Management Alliance honored the program with this years Technology Pioneer award<https://www.peakload.org/2019-winners> for outstanding load management through an innovative approach.
This is a big honor for the program and we appreciate the 92,000 Utahns that participate in Cool Keeper, which both benefits the environment and helps keep costs down for all customers, said Clay Monroe, Rocky Mountain Power director of customer solutions.
The Cool Keeper device is installed near a homes air conditioner unit outside and activated only on select summer days to help ease demand. Last summers activation time averaged around 14 minutes.
As an incentive for helping use energy wisely, those who participate in Cool Keeper receive a monthly bill credit, May through September, now totaling $30 each year.
This award-wining innovation is driven by advanced technology and proactive customer involvement, Monroe said. Cool Keeper has been an effective program for using energy more efficiently.
Peak Load Management Alliance recognizes industry leaders who create innovative ideas, methods, programs, and technologies that manage end-use loads to meet peak load needs and support successful grid integration.
For more information on Cool Keeper, visit rockymountainpower.net/coolkeeper <https://www.rockymountainpower.net/coolkeeper> or call 1-800-357-9214.
About Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than a million customers in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. The company works to meet customers growing electricity needs while protecting and enhancing the environment. Rocky Mountain Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity providers in the United States. More information available at rockymountainpower.net <http://www.rockymountainpower.net/>.