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PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Peak Power Rewards (PPR) program is a voluntary energy curtailment program for members who receive electric service from Monroe County Electric Cooperative (MCEC). This program is not applicable to members who are participating in other curtailment programs. Members will continue to be subject to the rate terms and conditions of their respective Rate Schedules with MCEC and have a smart meter installed at their service location.


PROGRAM DETAILS

Seasonality: The PPR program will typically call curtailment events during the summer (June – August) and winter (December – February) months, but events may occur year-round.

Event timeframe:

·         Summer events will typically occur between the hours of 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

·         Winter events will typically occur 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

·         Events may occur on any day and time of the year due to emergency situations.


Penalties: Events are completely voluntary. There are no penalties for non-participation.


Performance Incentive: The performance incentive will be a bill credit based on a participant’s total energy reduction, in kilowatt-hours (kWh), during a curtailment event. Members are eligible to receive the performance incentive for the calculated energy reduction achieved for each event. The performance incentive is subject to change at any time. Any changes to incentives or the program will be emailed to the member before they are made. Continued participation after the notice constitutes acceptance of program changes. 


Program Duration: Members are enrolled in the Peak Power Rewards (PPR) program on an ongoing basis and may terminate participation at any time by emailing demandresponse@mcec.org. 


PROGRAM DEFINITIONS


Event Notifications

Participating members will typically receive advance notice of curtailment events. An initial notification should be provided 24 hours in advance for most events and will include the event date, start time and end time. A reminder notification will typically be sent 1 hour before the event begins (unless the event is scheduled to start in 6 hours or less).


In emergency situations, an event may be called with limited or no advance notice


Notifications will be sent to the participating member’s designated contact(s) via e-mail, text message, or combination thereof as specified by the member and MCEC. Participating members are responsible for ensuring contact information is kept current and notifying MCEC if any changes are necessary. In order to receive text message notifications, members need to be registered with SmartHub and have text notifications for events enabled. 


Curtailment Event

During the event, participating members will be incentivized to curtail or reduce energy usage as much as possible. It is up to the participating member to decide how to reduce energy and by how much. Energy reduction can be achieved by:

  • Adjusting temperature settings (for example, in the summer increase the thermostat setting by 4 or more degrees).

  • Turning off lights.

  • Shifting clothes washing/drying, dishwashing and/or cooking usage to outside of the event time frame.

  • Turning off pool pump, if applicable.

  • Reducing the use of multiple appliances at the same time.

  • Waiting to use any other form of significant electricity until the event is over, or shifting that use to a time outside of the event.

  • Delaying electric vehicle charging.

  • Switching to a safely installed backup generator, if applicable.


Baseline Load

Baseline Load is an estimate of the participating member’s load if a curtailment event had not been called. The baseline load for any interval during an event will be calculated as the average of the measured usage during the same interval of the member’s three (3) highest energy consumption days within the last ten (10) non-weekend, non-event days. For weekend events, the baseline will include prior 3 weekend, non-event days following the same methodology as described for weekday events.


An event day correction could be made to a member's baseline load to reflect weather or other substantive differences between their load on the event day and the baseline calculation. The adjustment factor will then be applied to the member's baseline load for each interval during the event. The adjustment factor may either raise or lower the member's baseline load.


In simple terms, the member’s energy reduction is measured by comparing what they would normally use during similar days to what they used during the event.

 

Energy Reduction Calculation

Energy reduction during a curtailment event, as measured in kWh, will be calculated by subtracting the member's actual usage during the event period from their baseline load for the same time period. This calculation will be done after any baseline load adjustment has been made.


Credit Billing  

To calculate the member's performance incentive credit, MCEC will multiply the performance incentive rate by the energy reduction in kWh. MCEC or SIPC will calculate and apply the performance incentive credits as part of the monthly bill for electric service to each PPR participating member. If the participating member terminates service before the final performance incentive credit has been calculated, then no payment to the participating member shall be credited.

 

PROGRAM INCENTIVE RATE SCHEDULE

Performance Incentive Rate ..................................................... $ 1.00 /kWh 

PPR PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FORM

Consumer-Member Information






Notifications

By enrolling in this program you are agreeing to receive SMS (text) AND email notifications. If your notification methods in SmartHub do not currently include your cell phone number or email address, those will need to be added. If you haven’t set up your electric account in SmartHub, you’ll receive email notifications only, unless you create an account and opt in to SMS alerts. 
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PEAK POWER REWARDS AGREEMENT


I understand that this program is only available to active residential Monroe County Electric Cooperative (MCEC) members with a functioning smart meter and who are not currently enrolled in any other curtailment or demand response program.

 

I understand that MCEC Peak Power Rewards (PPR) Program is designed with the benefit of both members and MCEC. By enrolling in the PPR Program, I agree to make reasonable efforts to reduce my energy consumption during curtailment (PPR) events to support grid reliability and help reduce the need for additional power generation.  In return for these efforts, I may earn bill credits, as determined under the terms of the PPR Program, contributing to overall cost savings for both myself and MCEC.


I understand that MCEC may occasionally survey members about this program to help evaluate and improve it. I also agree that any feedback, comments, or testimonials I provide, whether through surveys, email, online reviews, or other written formats may be used by MCEC, in whole or in part, and may be edited for clarity or length, in future communications or promotional materials, with or without my name attached.     

  

I understand that I will be credited for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduced below my calculated baseline energy usage during PPR events. The peak power rewards I accumulate will be applied as a bill credit on the following month’s electric bill.  Credits are calculated after the event and may be adjusted based on meter data validation, baseline adjustments, or billing cycles.


I understand there are no penalties associated with this program for non-participation during PPR events. The PPR Program, including incentive structures, event parameters, and eligibility requirements, is subject to change or termination at any time at MCEC’s discretion. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Monroe County Electric Cooperative, Inc (MCEC) Peak Power Rewards program (the “Program”). The Program is offered by MCEC and its partner, Southern Illinois Power Cooperative ("SIPC"). These Terms & Conditions are an agreement between you (the “Member”) and MCEC governing your participation in the Program.

BY CLICKING [“ACCEPT”] OR BY OTHERWISE USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT participate in the Program.

In the case of inconsistencies between these Terms & Conditions and information included in any other materials related to the Program (e.g., promotional materials), these Terms & Conditions will control.

·         You certify that all information entered on this website for enrollment in the Peak Power Rewards Program is accurate and complete. This offer is valid for active MCEC residential electric consumer-members (“Members”).

·         To qualify for the Program, a Member must have an active residential electric service account with a Smart Meter and must not be enrolled in another curtailment program or registered with MCEC as a Medical Equipment location. While the Program is available, incentive amounts are subject to change without notice.

·         Members must provide at least one valid notification method to participate in the Program. By enrolling, you authorize MCEC to share information about your account, including name, street address, account number, electric usage, and billing information, with Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC) and OATI, a third-party distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) vendor, for purposes of implementing and measuring Program performance. Member information will be kept confidential by MCEC, SIPC, and OATI.

 

1. The Program.

1.1. Description. The Program is a voluntary energy curtailment program implemented by MCEC and SIPC. Participating Members will receive bill credits as incentives when energy usage is reduced below an established baseline of energy usage, for the enrolled location, during a Peak Power Rewards curtailment event.

1.2. Changes. MCEC and SIPC, in their sole discretion, may modify or discontinue the Program at any time.

2. Eligibility. This Program is available to MCEC active residential electric members only. To register for the Program, Member agrees to provide MCEC information to verify eligibility for the Program. Member agrees that the information provided to MCEC in connection with the Program (“User Data”) will be true, accurate, current and complete. Eligibility and program details are listed at: https://smarthub.tfaforms.net/2543.

3. Incentives. In connection with the Program, MCEC will offer incentives in the form of bill credits. MCEC reserves the right to determine qualifications and calculations for the incentives in its sole discretion. There is no penalty for non-participation in the Program or a curtailment event. The program is completely voluntary, and the Member has full control over how and when to reduce energy usage. Incentives will only be available when energy is shown to have been reduced and will be applied in the Member’s subsequent bill cycle. Incentive amounts may be based on estimated electricity usage. Member usage can be found in SmartHub, online or app, and/or the Member's monthly bill. 

4. Costs. MCEC is not responsible for costs associated with providing the systems necessary to participate in the Program, such as devices or internet access.

5. No Warranty; Disclaimer. MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS AT MEMBER’S SOLE DISCRETION AND RISK. MEMBER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ANY SAFETY RISKS TO MEMBER OR MEMBER’S PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH CURTAILMENT OF MEMBER’S USAGE OF ELECTRICITY.  THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. MCEC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND RELATING TO THE PROGRAM, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR NON-MISAPPROPRIATION OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY) AND ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ARISING UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENT. MCEC MAKES NO WARRANTIES THAT THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

6. Indemnification. Member agrees to indemnify, and hold MCEC, its officers, directors, employees and agents, including but not limited to SIPC, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with Member’s participation in the Program.

7. Limitation of Liability. MEMBER AGREES THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MCEC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF MCEC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. MEMBER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.

8. Termination.

8.1. Termination By MCEC. MCEC may terminate the Program, or Member’s participation in the Program, at any time, with or without cause, by providing Member with written notice of such termination, which may be via email.

8.2. Member Termination. Member may terminate participation at any time and for any reason by sending an email to demandresponse@mcec.org requesting termination of participation in the Program, which termination shall be effective immediately.

8.3. Rights at Termination. Upon termination, all rights granted to Member by these Terms & Conditions will immediately cease.

8.4. Survival. Any suspension, termination or cancellation of the Program will not affect any provisions of these Terms & Conditions that by their nature are intended to survive such suspension, termination or cancellation.

9. General.

9.1. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without giving effect to any conflict of laws or principles that may require the application of the law of another jurisdiction. Members may address concerns regarding these Terms & Conditions by e-mailing demandresponse@mcec.org. If Member is not satisfied with MCEC’s resolution of the concern, Member should inform MCEC immediately by emailing demandresponse@mcec.org.  If Member and MCEC are unable to reach a resolution to the dispute, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms & Conditions, or the breach thereof, shall be settled in accordance with the MCEC bylaws and policies to the applicable extent. Regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to the Program or these Terms & Conditions must be brought, if at all, within one year from the accrual of the claim or cause of action or be forever barred.

9.2. Consent and Capacity. By enrolling in the Program, Member affirms being at least 18 years of age and having the necessary legal capacity to execute this agreement. Member also verifies that Member has the necessary consent and approvals from the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the service location. Member is solely responsible for any failure to receive necessary consents and approvals for the installation of qualifying equipment within the residence and participation in the Program.

9.3. Entire Agreement. These Terms & Conditions are the entire and exclusive agreement between MCEC and Member regarding the Program and supersede and replace any prior agreements regarding the same.

9.4. No Assignment. Rights and responsibilities under these Terms & Conditions may not be assigned without the prior written consent of MCEC. Any purported assignment or delegation by Member without the appropriate prior written consent of MCEC will be null and void.

9.5. Severability and Waiver. In the event that any provision in these Terms & Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The failure of MCEC to enforce any provision of these Terms & Conditions will not be deemed a waiver.

9.6. Communications to Member. By participating in this Program, Member agrees to receive emails from MCEC or SIPC at the email address provided for this Program. These emails may contain information about MCEC's other products and services; other energy related products, services and programs; as well as energy related legislative and environmental issues. These emails may be sent by MCEC or SIPC.

9.7. Consent to Automated, Autodialed, Prerecorded, and Artificial Voice Calls and Texts. Member authorizes the Program and its service providers to make contact at any phone or mobile number provided by Member at any time with automated, autodialed, prerecorded, or artificial voice phone calls or text messages related to participation in the Program (including reminders of upcoming events). The Member understands and agrees that the Program and its service providers may use an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS), artificial, or prerecorded voice for such calls or text messages. Member may revoke consent at any time by contacting MCEC by phone at (800)-757-7433 or by emailing demandresponse@mcec.org.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AGREEMENT


By choosing to view and complete this Peak Power Rewards Form, you agree to the following terms:


Your use of this Peak Power Rewards Enrollment Form is conducted electronically, and you agree that Monroe County Electric Cooperative (MCEC) may process all aspects of this electronic submittal the same as it would an "inked" document.


On the next page you will be asked below to provide an electronic signature.  By doing so you affirm and acknowledge that your electronic signature is legally binding.  By checking the box below and thereby affixing your electronic signature, you acknowledge that you have read the MCEC Peak Power Rewards Agreement and agree to its terms and conditions.