Wright-Hennepin’s Off-Peak Water Heating programs

Classic Off-Peak Water Heating Program

  • Off-Peak rate = $.049/kWh
  • Minimum capacity of the water heater(s) must be 100 gallons.
  • Water heaters should be sized according to the family size and square footage of the home.
  • Mixing valve must be installed.
  • Re-circulating systems are discouraged with this program. Please consider On Demand systems to conserve water and energy.
  • Control strategy provides an 8 hour charge period between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Mon-Fri; extended charge hours on weekends
  • Member will be responsible for cost of the water heater and mixing valve.
  • Member is responsible for water heater installation costs
  • Member is responsible for water heater maintenance
  • Financing available for WH Services installs and/or water heater only purchase at 0% interest up to 18 months, minimum of $25/month
  • Receive free off-peak meter package $400 value (meter socket, radio receiver and CT, if needed).

Off-Peak Quick Cash Water Heating Program

  • Water heater will be metered at the general service rate.
  • $10.00 credit/ month on members bill (300 kWh/month minimum usage)
  • Minimum capacity of the water heater(s) must be 100 gallons.
  • Water heaters should be sized according to the family size and square footage of the home.
  • Mixing valve must be installed.
  • Re-circulating systems are discouraged with this program. Please consider On Demand systems to conserve water and energy.
  • Control strategy provides an 8 hour charge period between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Mon-Fri; extended charge hours on weekends
  • Wright-Hennepin pays up to $350.00 for installation of load control device when installed by a WH Services authorized contractor. Costs over $350.00 will be the responsibility of the member.
  • Member is responsible for water heater installation costs
  • Member is responsible for water heater maintenance
  • Financing available for WH Response installs and/or water heater only purchase at 0% interest up to 18 months, minimum of $25/month.
  • Load Control device is included at no charge ($90 value) Off Peak meters are not required with this program.

Peak Shave Water Heating (limited interruption)

  • Water heater will be metered at the general service rate.
  • $10.00 credit/ month on members bill (300 kWh/month minimum usage)
  • Minimum 52-gallon water heater capacity to qualify.
  • A mixing valve is recommended.
  • Control times are limited to 6 hours per day, only during peak demand times. Typically between 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
  • Retrofit installations
    • Wright-Hennepin will pay up to $200.00 for installation of load control device when installed by WH Services authorized contractor. Costs over $200.00 will be the responsibility of the member.
  • Gas to electric conversion
    • Wright-Hennepin will pay up to $350.00 for installation of the load control device when installed by a WH Services authorized contractor. Costs iver $350.00 will be the responsibility of the member.
  • Member is responsible for water heater installation costs
  • Member is responsible for water heater maintenance
  • Financing available for WH Response installs and/or water heater only purchase at 0% interest up to 18 months, minimum of $25/month
  • Load Control device is included at no charge ($90 value) Off-Peak meters are not required with this program.