Just like roads at rush hour, the electric grid experiences moments of high traffic, or demand. Electricity is most expensive when demand for it is greatest. We are launching a new program called Connect to Save as a way to work together to lessen electric demand during high traffic times.

Connect to Save makes access to name-brand smart thermostats affordable. Market leading brands, including ecobee and Google Nest, can be purchased for as little as $25 – a discount of $144. We will install the thermostat for free, and you will receive a $50 inventive for each year you participate in the program. 

Upon enrollment, CCEC will minimally adjust your thermostat during high-traffic periods. This small action multiplied across hundreds, or even thousands of homes will create substantial savings on wholesale power costs. (Check out the FAQs). Because we are an at-cost electricity provider, savings on wholesale power flow directly to you and our entire cooperative membership.

“This forward-thinking approach will allow our members to work together to reduce energy use and costs for our entire cooperative,” said Jake Joplin, CEO & General Manager of CCEC. “It’s another great example of the cooperative difference in action, and we look forward to helping our members make the most of its benefits.”

You can further help by including your electric water heater in Connect to Save.Taking this step will turn your water heater into a smart device, allowing you to monitor and manage its energy use. Your water heater is often the second largest household user of electricity, after heating and cooling. By adding your water heater to the program, you’ll get an additional $50 after successful installation.

By joining your friends and neighbors, we can collectively improve smart energy use, which helps to keep costs low and benefits everyone. Visit connecttosavenc.com to learn more about the program and enroll, or call 844-577.SAVE to talk to a Connect to Save team member.