Municipalities that do not have the luxury of a generator in operation may still be eligible to participate in this program. Below is a simple plan of action one may choose to follow in order to qualify for the benefits.
If you are interested, please have a copy of a recent winter and summer utility bill available which indicates the demand charge and call Brenda Brant at 877-711-5453 ext 321 for further details.
For more information about ECS please visit their website at www.ecsgrid.com
Reduction Action Plan
Day before event
Alert staff as to what time the Event will take place tomorrow.
Make sure staff is aware of what they need to do before and during the Event.
Contact an ECS representative @ 877.711.5453 with any questions.
Morning of Event
Identify all areas that will be vacant during the Event hour(s) and turn off all lighting, pumps, fans and other electrical appliances in vacant areas.
Shift daily activities or functions as necessary.
Review procedures with staff and make sure fully prepared.
2-3 Hours Before Event
Pre-cool with air conditioning (if summer period)
Window units: Run on highest / coldest setting until 15 minutes before event then turn off all window units throughout facility.
Central system or thermostat: Reduce thermostat setting to 60º - 63º until 15 min.before Event. Then turn off air conditioning system or set thermostat to 82º.
Continue turning off lights, pumps, fans & other electrical appliances in vacant areas.
10 Minutes Before Event
Offices / Production Areas
Turn off all lights where possible. If not, turn off as many as possible.
Turn off fans and as many electrical appliances / processes as possible.
Turn off air conditioning (window units, central air system, or set
thermostat to 82º).
Hallways
If hallway is not in use, turn off as much lighting as possible.
Turn off air conditioning (window units, central air system, or set
thermostat to 82º).
10 Minutes Before Event continued
Kitchen/Dining Area
Turn off or dim as many lights as possible in dining hall. Dim lights as much as possible.
Turn off air conditioning (window units, central system, or set thermostat to 82º).
Turn off all fans, pumps and motors.
Unplug freezers as long as possible throughout the event period.
Turn off as many electrical appliances as possible, including dishwasher, electric oven, etc.
Elevator
If you have more than one elevator, take some offline. Check building codes.
Central Systems / Misc. Locations
Turn off air conditioning (window units, central system, or set thermostat to 82º).
Turn off or reduce chiller motors.
Reduce ventilation motors.
Reduce any other motors or fans or pumps.
5 Minutes Before Event
Make an announcement to remind staff what time the Event will start and end.
Remember to reduce everything possible before Event begins.
During Event
Keep everything possible off during the entire Event period.
After Event
Wait until 5 minutes after the Event to begin turning things back on.
Congratulations! You have completed the Event!