Receive an Annual $50 Credit with We Energies Energy Partners Program

April 19, 2012 by
Filed under: Energy 

If you’re looking for a way to save some money on your electric bill, the We Energies Energy Partners Program offers a $50 credit each summer if you allow them to control your central air conditioner during periods of high demand for energy.

If you sign up for the program, We Energies will install a small radio device near your central air conditioner.  This device allows We Energies to cycle the air conditioner between noon and 11pm from May 15th through September 15th of each year.  According to We Energies, cycling air conditioners usually takes place on weekdays between noon and 8pm.

Three options are available:

  • $50 credit - your air conditioner may be cycled off up to 6 continuous hours in one day
  • $40 credit - your air conditioner may be cycled off up to 4 continuous hours in one day
  • $12 credit - your air conditioner may be cycled off up to 45 minutes, run 15 minutes, and continue this cycle up to 8 hours in one day

Here’s a look at when We Energies has actually cycled air conditioners off:

  • 2011 - None
  • 2010 - None
  • 2009 - None
  • 2008 - None
  • 2007 - Cycled once for 30 minutes
  • 2006 - None
  • 2005 - Cycled 4 days for a total of 2.5 hours
  • 1999 to 2004 - None

To learn more or to enroll, visit the We Energies Energy Partners program webpage.  Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully to ensure this program is right for your situation.  We Energies recommends that individuals with health problems that require central air conditioning do not participate in this program.

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