APS Customers Have More Opportunities to Save with Next Generation of Energy Efficiency Programs
September 05 2017 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
New plan focuses on targeted conservation
during peak hours
Arizona Public Service (APS) has proposed a new plan that
rewards customers for targeted energy conservation and provides
more opportunities for customers to save with APS’s new rate
plans.
For years, APS has successfully promoted the benefits of energy
efficiency through an array of customer programs. With traditional
energy efficiency measures like LED light bulbs and energy
efficient appliances now commonplace, APS is pursuing the next
generation of energy efficiency.
“Our plan includes a number of new programs that have the
potential to save customers money,” said Stacy Derstine, APS Vice
President of Customer Service. “We’re proposing incentives for
smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and
water heater timers, and more education on how to better manage
home energy use. The result is increased choice and control for
customers when it comes to their energy usage.”
APS’s new program offerings would reward customers for
conserving power when it’s most expensive (3-8 p.m.) and
incentivize using power when Arizona’s solar resources are
abundantly producing energy. In addition to helping customers save
by conserving during peak demand hours, this targeted energy
efficiency approach can help better integrate renewable resources
and delay the need for future infrastructure. The programs work
hand-in-hand with APS’s new rate plans to help customers achieve
maximum savings.
“Energy efficiency is already embedded in our culture, and
consumers are looking to take the next step and make smart homes,
electric vehicles and other advanced technologies mainstream. We
want to help them achieve that goal,” Derstine said.
APS is offering a suite of programs that transcend the
traditional energy efficiency programs, including energy storage,
demand response and load management programs.
Specifically, there will be new incentives and/or increased
opportunities for:
- Smart thermostats;
- Electric vehicle charging
infrastructure;
- Electric school buses and charging
infrastructure (as part of the Schools Pilot 2.0);
- Energy storage (increase in funding for
our existing program from $4 million to $6 million); and
- Water heater timers.
Additionally, many of APS’s current rebates will continue,
including:
- Residential HVAC;
- Home Performance with Energy Star;
- Residential New Construction; and
- Solutions for Business.
While APS’s plan outlines rebates and incentives available to
customers, it also proposes an education component that will help
guide customers on how to make the most of the new APS rate plans.
There are a number of ways for customers to save money, including
home pre-cooling, shifting the use of appliances to off-peak hours,
and staggering the use of major appliances. APS offers proactive
alerts which give customers timely information – via text or email
– on all things related to outages, usage and billing. These alerts
can help customers manage their energy costs. Customers also can
learn their energy savings potential by taking advantage of the
Energy Analyzer survey on aps.com and receive customized tips.
“Customers want opportunities to manage their energy bill, and
we are providing programs, education and behavioral tips to help
them do so,” said Derstine. “Combined with our new rate plans, we
are taking an innovative approach to help customers save money and
reduce peak demand—a win-win for everyone.”
APS serves about 2.7 million people in 11 of Arizona’s 15
counties, and is the Southwest’s foremost producer of clean, safe
and reliable electricity. Using a balanced energy mix that is
nearly 50 percent carbon-free, APS has one of the country’s
cleanest energy portfolios, including both Palo Verde Generating
Station and renewable energy. The company is also a proven leader
in introducing technology and services that offer customers choice
and control over their energy consumption. With headquarters in
Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital
Corp. (NYSE: PNW).
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