Now you can get paid for helping the environment. Just sign up for KU's new Demand Conservation program. The program is simple: you can reduce energy demand by signing up for a free device that is connected to your central air conditioner. Demand Conservation helps to reduce peak demand, enabling us to use our power plants more efficiently and delay the addition of new ones. As a reward, KU will credit homeowners' utility bill up to $20 annually, per central air conditioner unit. If you rent, you may be also be eligible. Sign up today by calling us toll free at 1-866-857-2665, ext. 20.

In the energy/utility business, "load" is the amount of energy a system is using at any given time. During the year, the amount of energy needed, or the "energy demand," fluctuates depending upon weather or business hours of commercial or industrial companies. When demand for electricity is highest, we call it a "peak" period. Every customer shares the load on the system to some degree every day, and Demand Conservation aloows you to share the load at times during heavy demand, or peak usage.

With Demand Conservation you help maintain a ready supply of energy for our expanding community. In the long run, you benefit because of the reduced environmental effects and costs of building and operating new power plants for peak demand use. By demanding conservation, you can make a significant contribution to energy efficiency, increase the energy reliability in your neighborhood, and help keep energy costs low.

By signing up for this free program, Demand Conservation, LG&E will credit your utility bill up to $20 annually. It's our way of saying,"Thanks for sharing the load."

• At no cost to you, a small device is connected to your central air conditioner. This device allows us to safely cycle central air conditioners off and on for brief periods during peak usage days during the summer - but only when absolutely necessary to conserve energy during heavy demand.



• When cycling is necessary, air conditioners will cycle off for a few minutes each half hour on summer weekdays between late afternoon and early evening.



• Typically, cycling occurs no more than 20 days a year - but never on weekends or holidays.



• Remember, when cycling occurs, the air conditioner blower fan continues to operate, circulating cooled air inside your home. Most people are not even aware when their air conditioner is being cycled. That's the best part! Since your air conditioner fan is never shut off, your house will remain cool and comfortable.



• Electric water heaters may qualify for additional credit.

Some restrictions do apply.

Now that you know how you can demand conservation to help the environment, call toll free 1-866-857-2665, ext. 20 today and begin receiving your annual $20 credit. Or sign up online.

Demand Conservation.  Share the Load.  Help the Environment.  Get Paid.