What is
a Cool Keeper device?
Cool Keeper is an intelligent device that is mounted
near an outdoor air conditioning unit. This device allows
Rocky Mountain Power to turn the 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?
On selected weekdays during the summer, June through
August, we'll automatically coordinate participating
air conditioners to balance the supply and demand for
electricity. When Cool Keeper is activated, the central
air conditioning unit's compressor will run for a few minutes less
each half-hour. The cool air will continue to circulate
so your tenants stay comfortable. There is no charge
for the installation and service of the Cool Keeper
device. If your tenants are not satisfied, we will remove
your tenants from the Cool Keeper program at no cost,
upon request.
How often will the Cool Keeper device be activated?
Cool Keeper typically turns the air conditioner's compressor
off for only a few minutes per half-hour from 2 p.m.
to 8 p.m. on selected summer weekdays, and never operates
on holidays or weekends.
Will Cool Keeper affect your tenants' comfort level
when activated?
Most customers report they don't even notice the typical
temperature change of only 1 to 3°F in their home
or business.
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 my community?
By helping to keep our power infrastructure viable,
Cool Keeper lessens the inconvenience and concern caused
by strain on our electric grid. Plus, balancing the
demand for electricity helps keep costs down by reducing
the need to produce or purchase expensive peak power.
In addition, as a thank you, we will give participants
a $20 credit on their fall Rocky Mountain Power bill.
How does the annual bill credit work?
Customers who participate will receive an annual $20
thank you 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 will be $15; before August
1, the bill credit will be $10; and before September
1, the bill credit will be $5. Participants who enroll
after September 1 will receive their bill credit the
following year.
Does your tenant need to be present when the device
is installed?
They do not need to be present when the device is installed
near the air conditioning unit. Just be sure the outdoor
air conditioning unit and electrical safety box are accessible to
our technicians.
If your tenant is not satisfied, can they cancel
their participation?
Yes. If they are ever dissatisfied, upon request they
can leave the program at any time, at no cost to them.
98 percent of participants report they are satisfied
with the program. |
