
Due to extenuating circumstances surrounding energy demand, including generation challenges and elevated electricity prices, Lake Country Power at the direction of our power supplier, Great River Energy (GRE), will be dispatching electric load control for dual fuel members during this time. The control duration and other factors will abide by the requirements of the program agreement.
Program summary:
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The program requires an automatic backup heating system.
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The backup heat source must be adequate to heat your home or intended spaces for a period of up to 12 hours.
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The backup heating source must start automatically during control periods.
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A fossil fuel - natural gas, propane or fuel oil - is a permitted source for backup.
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Solid fuels such as wood, wood pellets and coal are not permitted as primary backup.
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Portable electric heaters and electric fireplaces are not permitted as primary backup.
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There can be up to a maximum of 400 hours of electric control per heating season.



