• UPS Systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

• Load Management

• Dual-Fuel Heating Program
• Radiant Floor Heating

• STEP Warmfloor^TM Radiant Heating

• Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heating
• Electric Water Heating
• Water Softeners

• Central Air Conditioning

• Heat Pumps

• Energy Efficient Retrofit Lighting


Electric Service 
Information about new electric service construction and the meter socket installation guidelines and diagrams are available in our New Service Handbook. To begin the process for new electric service, please contact us at (715) 273-4355, (800) 924-2133, or at info@piercepepin.com.


Surge Protection
Today’s sophisticated electronic homes are more vulnerable than ever to fluctuations in the electric power supply. Although PPCS provides clean, quality power, surges can happen. Damaging surges can enter your home through phone lines, cable or satellite TV hardware, and through the power lines. Surges can also occur when large appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens cycle on and off. To protect your valuable electronics and appliances, PPCS has access to a full line of surge suppression products. 

UPS Systems
(Uninterruptible Power Supply)
A UPS system may be necessary to provide temporary backup power to such things as cash registers or computer systems. A UPS also provides protection against power spikes, surges, sags and other subtle conditions that may not be noticeable.
 

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Load Management
Load management is a key part of PPCS’ goal to keep your rates low.  Members who participate in our load management programs receive discounted rates and may be eligible for rebates and incentives, depending on the type of program.  Not only do these members save money—all members benefit.

The demand for electric energy fluctuates throughout the day and from season to season.  When electrical demand increases, utilities use load management techniques to maximize the efficiency of electric generation and transmission facilities.

Our load management programs help PPCS to manage electric load during peak periods of demand, which reduces the wholesale power costs paid to Dairyland Power Cooperative, our wholesale power supplier.  Peak demand periods usually occur on a daily basis between 6:00-10:00 a.m. and 5:00-9:00 p.m.  Seasonal peak demand periods occur during the coldest or hottest weather days or nights. 

Members who participate in these programs allow PPCS to switch off equipment like water heaters, electric heating systems, and air conditioners automatically through a radio signal-based load management system to qualify for rebates and incentives and/or reduced electric rates.  Since the equipment being interrupted is not contributing to the peak electrical demand, the extra costs associated with meeting these high demands are avoided. 

PPCS offers several load management programs to its members.  These programs are available only if PPCS provides electric service to a member’s home or business and the equipment is connected to our load management system.  Load management receivers are provided and installed by PPCS at no additional cost to the member.

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Dual-Fuel Heating
Dual fuel heating, as the name implies, uses two separate sources - electric heating together with another automatic fuel source, such as oil or gas, for backup.  The backup heating source is set to automatically come on when the electric heat is switched off.

Radiant Floor Heating 
Radiant floor heating is supplemental heating that uses one of two systems - electric cable in the floor or a mini boiler system that circulates warm water through tubing in the floor.

Electric Cable Floor Heating: This system uses a building’s foundation and the ground below it to store heat. Electricity is converted to heat using a specially designed electrical resistance cable buried in a sand bed beneath the floor slab and the heat radiates through the slab into the interior of the building. 

Hydronic Floor Heating: This system, installed by your heating contractor, circulates warm water through tubing in the floor to heat your living space. The heat in these tubes radiates to the floor surface and rises evenly throughout the room above. The result is evenly distributed room temperatures at a lower energy cost. The water for this system can be heated with electricity, propane or natural gas, or with a geothermal heat pump. 

STEP Warmfloor^TM Radiant Heating

PPCS offers an alternative radiant heat option that is ideal for remodeling projects or new construction.  This self-regulating system uses specially designed electric heating mats that are 100 percent efficient because all electrical power is directly transferred to heat.  It is ideal for existing homes because it is thin, flexible and can be easily installed under almost any flooring.  It won't change the height of molding, doors or cabinets.

Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heating

Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) room/central heating units are room-size heaters that work like a thermos.  Insulated brick-like material inside the chamber stores heat during the nighttime hours when electricity costs are less.  Then when the heat is needed, a blower directs air through the core of heated bricks and out into the room.

Rebate:  Rebate is available for ETS heating.

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Electric Water Heating
All electric water heaters electrically served by PPCS must be connected to PPCS' load management system.

Electric water heaters are stocked in four sizes to meet all household requirements.  The 50, 80 and 120 gallon Rheem® Vanguard water heaters feature a metal tank with a metal outer shell.  The 105 gallon Marathon® water heater features a durable plastic tank and outer shell.  PPCS promotes only high efficiency electric water heaters with first-rate warranties.

Off-peak Managed Water Heating

Off-peak electric rates are available for electric water heating if the member also uses some form of off-peak electric heat.  Under this program, water heats during times when demand for electricity is less—such as during the nighttime hours and for several hours in the afternoon—and draws on the reserve of hot water in the tank during periods when demand is higher.

Managed Electric Water Heating

Electric water heaters are not eligible for off-peak electric rates without some form of off-peak electric heat. 

PPCS provides service for electric water heaters at the member’s expense based on the current service call rate. 

Rebates:  Rebates are available for electric water heaters connected to PPCS' load management system.

Water Softeners 
A full line of Water-Right^® water softeners are available for purchase.  Since hard water can seriously affect the efficiency and useful life of electric water heaters, it’s important to have your water tested.  Bring a water sample to PPCS for a FREE water test.

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Central Air Conditioning

Rebates:  Rebates are available for central air conditioning connected to PPCS' load management system.

Heat Pumps

Rebates:  Rebates are available for heat pumps connected to PPCS load management system.

Energy Efficient Retrofit Lighting

Rebates:  Rebates are available for energy efficient retrofit lighting.

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