No. KEC does not take control of members’ appliances, including air conditioners, heat pumps, or water heaters. Some utilities do have the capability of controlling a member’s appliances (load control) with a member’s permission. Typically, load control programs are structured so a utility pays a member for the ability to reduce a member’s load during those times when peaks are stressing the system. KEC has conducted a pilot program of this type, however, at this time it is no longer available to members. When offered, they are on a voluntary basis.
