Utah Power Energy Efficiency
Programs
May 14, 2004
Background Information
 Utah Power has several energy efficiency programs
available to residential and business customers in
Utah.
 Here in Utah, the greatest demand for electricity
occurs in the summer months, and this demand
continues to grow at a rapid rate
 We offer these options to allow customers to help use
energy wisely which can help save them money now
and in the future
 By working together, we are all making a difference
in the state’s energy outlook
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Utah Power Energy Efficiency
Programs
Residential customers:
Cool Keeper (available along the Wasatch Front) –We will
install an intelligent switch that will cycle A/Cs for a few
minutes each half hour. Customers receive an annual $20
credit on bills for participating. Typically, temperatures only
fluctuate about 1 to 3°F so customers remain comfortable.
Cool Cash Incentive – Receive a cash incentive for
purchasing a Utah Power-approved, high efficiency
evaporative or central A/C system.
See ya later, refrigerator – We’ll pay customers $40 to let us
pick up their old, inefficient refrigerator or freezer for
proper recycling.
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Utah Power Energy Efficiency
Programs
Residential customers:
Time of Day – This program rewards customers with
discounted pricing for shifting a significant amount of
energy use away from summer on-peak hours –
weekdays from 1 to 8 p.m.
Home Comfort Profile – Complete a short home survey
and return it postage-paid to Utah Power. We’ll send you
back a customized energy analysis along with energysaving recommendations.
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Utah Power Energy Efficiency
Programs
 Business customers:
Energy FinAnswer – Offers cash incentives to commercial,
industrial and irrigation customers for making energy
efficiency investments in their operations. Program services
include opportunity identification services, energy analysis
studies, detailed design assistance and quality control.
FinAnswer Express – Offers pre-calculated cash incentives for
business customers to assist them in improving the efficiency
of their operations. Cash incentives are for higher efficiency
HVAC equipment, motors and lighting.
Self-Direction Credit – This program offers large industrial
customers credits for efficiency measures they choose to
implement.
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Utah Power Partnerships
Partnerships:
PowerForward – Each year, we partner with the Utah
Energy Office and other area utilities to sponsor energy
efficiency and conservation education. This program also
networks with local media to issue alerts to inform the
public of electrical demand levels during the summer peak
season.
Energy assistance – We also work with local nonprofit
agencies to offer energy education, debt counseling and
weatherization projects for low-income families and the
elderly.
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For more information
Utah Power has more detailed information
about all of these programs and other services
online at www.utahpower.net (click on Save
Energy & Money).
Customers can also call 1-888-221-7070 for a
copy of our Bright Ideas energy efficiency
booklet or for program brochures.
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