CenterPoint Energy’s Commercial Load Management Program

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CenterPoint Energy’s Commercial Load Management Program can reduce summer peak demand and improve the energy efficiency of large commercial and industrial facilities.

• Program is available to non-residential distribution, government, educational institutions, and non-profit customers. 
• Earn up to $31.50 per kW of verified curtailed load each year of participation.
• Availability period for curtailments is limited to June 1 through September 30, 1-7 p.m. on weekdays, excluding federal holidays
• Participants are required to be capable of curtailing at least 100 kW.
• Participants must be equipped with an Interval Data Recorder or Smart Meter.

Commercial Customers Commit to

• ​Curtail load when provided 30-minute notification.
• One-year commitment, but there are no penalties if opt out of the program at an earlier time.
• ​A maximum of six (6) curtailments each year: A maximum of two (2) scheduled curtailments lasting one to three hours in duration each, plus a maximum of four (4) unscheduled curtailments lasting up to four hours each in duration during each year of participation.

Resources:

• Explore the Program Manual
• Portal User Guide

​Email us at loadmanagement@centerpointenergy.com for more information.