Dive Summary:
- Dominion Virginia Power has filed an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, seeking to expand its Smart Cooling Rewards program, which cycles off air conditioning units during periods of high electricity demand, as well as a home auditing program.
- In a press release, the utility claimed that the cooling program reduces peak electricity demand by almost 60 megawatts.
- Customers who participate Dominion's home auditing receive $40 incentives at the end of the summer cooling season.
From the press release:
Dominion Virginia Power is asking for permission to expand a program that reduces usage of electricity at peak times and a program that helps low-income families conserve energy and reduce their monthly electric bills.
Dominion has asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission to extend the Smart Cooling Rewards program, in which air conditioning units are cycled off and on for certain hours during periods of high demand for electricity in summertime. The company also asked regulators to extend a program that offers home audits and repairs for qualifying low-income residents.
"Smart Cooling Rewards can help save our customers money by avoiding the need for expensive generation during times of peak summer cooling," said Ken Barker, vice president of customer solutions and energy conservation. "Generating electricity is typically most expensive during times of high demand." ...
