CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Based on today’s forecast high temperatures, Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL), an Alliant Energy company announced that it will cycle air conditioners and electric water heaters for participating Iowa customers south of Interstate 80 this afternoon. Customers enrolled in the Appliance Cycling Program will have their air conditioner cycled in 15 minute intervals to reduce overall energy usage.
Participating customers have a small control switch placed on or near their central air conditioner. Today, Alliant Energy will be sending a signal to the switch in and around Keokuk, Centerville, Fort Madison, Ottumwa and Creston. The control switch will cycle the outdoor cooling unit off and on every 15 minutes. The furnace fan will continue to circulate the cooler, drier air already in the home.
Alliant Energy rewards each participating customer $8 per month from June through September – whether the air conditioner is cycled or not. The electric water heater program is also included in today’s event. Customers enrolled in that program receive a $2 per month discount during the same June through September time period. Because market prices for electricity can soar during hot and muggy weather, the Appliance Cycling program saves all customers money by reducing the amount of energy that must be purchased on behalf of Alliant Energy customers.
Appliance Cycling events typically occur between May 15 and September 15 on weekdays between 1:00 and 7:00p.m. They are not initiated on weekends or holidays. Participation in the program is limited, but is still currently open to interested customers. Customers may call 1-800-ALLIANT (255-4268) or visit www.alliantenergy.com/appliancecycling for more information on the program.
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