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Wright-Hennepin works with businesses of every size to help you operate as efficiently as possible. Our Off-Peak programs help dramatically reduce your energy costs. Plus Wright-Hennepin has grants available to help fund your energy efficiency projects.
For more information, have a Wright-Hennepin representative contact you with more information today.
Off-Peak Programs
Conserve energy and lower your energy costs by as much as 58 percent with Wright-Hennepin’s commercial Off-Peak program. By helping to reduce overall electricity demand during peak times during the summer and winter, you help your cooperative save money and these savings are passed onto you. Submit an Off-Peak program information request with this form.
Off Peak Air Conditioning
Enjoy cool savings. Air conditioning can account for up to 40 percent of the electricity used by your business. But you can save on those costs with one of Wright-Hennepin’s Off-Peak air conditioning options.
Off-Peak Air Conditioning for mid-size and large businesses:
With this program, your roof top units will be hooked up to a radio receiver that will cycle (turn on and off) the units only during times of peak demand. Separate units will be set to different cycles so there will always be at least one unit running and typically several.
You receive a $2 per ton (of cooling) credit on your electric bill during the months of June, July, and August.
A typical cycle would be 15 minutes on – 15 minutes off, only during peak periods, which usually happen on the hottest summer days in the late afternoon or early evening.
Cost to join: $0
Off-Peak Water Heating
Classic Off-Peak can save you up to 58 percent on your monthly water heating expenses. With Off-Peak water heating, your water is heated during certain times of the day, typically between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Hot water is stored so that you will have all the hot water you need, when you need it.
Energy Audits
Use Business Analyzer to conduct a self-guided, energy-efficiency analysis of your small business. If you have a mid-size or large business, contact a representative to schedule an on-site energy audit.
Energy efficiency is not just about saving energy:
- Improve the productivity and comfort of employees and customers.
- Improve the maintenance, safety and security of your operation.
- Compare your facility's energy use to its peers.
- AND lower your energy bill - all at the same time!
Energy Efficiency Grants
Wright-Hennepin offers grants for a variety of energy efficiency projects. For instance, constant speed motors can be expensive to operate while new variable speed motors are more energy efficient, saving your business money. With one of our energy efficiency grants, Wright-Hennepin can help your business make the switch. The following is a list of grants that are available:
Electric motor grants
- Available to Wright-Hennepin customers who have had an electric motor retrofit or upgrade.
- Based on reduced electric consumption or reduced horsepower usage.
Custom grants
- Based on reduced electric usage, these offer money-saving options for Wright-Hennepin customers with unique efficiency-improving strategies.
High efficiency grants
- Available to Wright-Hennepin members who have installed new refrigeration and air conditioning systems that meet certain high efficiency requirements