What is
a Cool Keeper device?
Cool Keeper is a device that is connected to your outdoor
air conditioning unit. This device allows Rocky Mountain Power
to turn your air conditioning compressor off for a few
minutes each half-hour during selected weekday summer
afternoons. This can help reduce strain on the power
system.
How does Cool Keeper work?
When you enroll in Cool Keeper, we'll install a device
next to your exterior central air conditioning unit.
On selected weekdays during the summer, June through
August, we'll automatically coordinate participating
air conditioners to balance the demand for electricity.
When Cool Keeper is activated, your central air conditioning
unit's compressor will run for a few minutes less each
half-hour. Your cool air will continue to circulate
so you stay comfortable. There is no charge for signing
up and installation of the Cool Keeper device is free.
How often will the Cool Keeper device be activated?
With Cool Keeper, your air conditioner's compressor
may be turned off for a few minutes per half-hour from
2 to 8 p.m. on summer weekdays. The program never operates
on holidays or weekends.
Will Cool Keeper affect my comfort level when activated?
Most customers report they don't even notice the typical
temperature change of 1 to 3°F.
Who is eligible to participate in Cool Keeper?
Cool Keeper is available to residents and small businesses
along the Wasatch Front who have electric central air conditioning. |
How does Cool Keeper benefit me?
Rocky Mountain customers use most of their electricity
in the summer. As the area grows and more customers
buy central air conditioners, demand for electricity
reaches higher and higher peaks in the summer, putting
a strain on the power system. This makes electricity
more precious and more expensive. The increasing customer
demand for electricity requires the investment of hundreds
of millions of dollars to expand the capacity of the
electrical system. Participating in Cool Keeper is a
way for you to use energy wisely and make the most efficient
use of the existing electrical system.
How does the annual bill credit work?
Customers who participate will receive the annual $20
credit on their Rocky Mountain Power bill each fall. A partial
credit is applied for participation after the start
of the cooling season (June 1) as follows: Before July
1, the bill credit is $15; before August 1, the bill
credit is $10; and before September 1, the bill credit
is $5. Participants who enroll after September 1 will
receive their bill credit the following year.
Do I need to be home when the device is installed?
You do not need to be home when the device is installed
near your air conditioning unit. Just be sure your outdoor
air conditioning unit and electrical safety box are
accessible to our technicians.
If I am not satisfied, can I cancel my participation?
Yes. If you are ever dissatisfied, you can ask to leave
the program at no cost to you. Ninety-eight percent
of program participants report they are satisfied with
the program.
Need more information?
Send us an email or visit the support page to request
more information.
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