All devices enrolled in our dual fuel heating program will be interrupted at 5 p.m. Nov. 17. ONLY electric heat sources enrolled in our program will be tested.
Dairyland Power Cooperative set the 2021 Winter Preparedness Test for interruptible heat - or dual fuel - accounts for Wednesday, Nov. 17.
This load control test is performed in advance of the winter Full Load Control season to ensure member familiarity with the control sequence and to ensure that backup heating systems have been validated for proper function.
During the test, residential interruptible heat load classes will be controlled as shown in the chart.
| Time | Control Status |
|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. | Control start |
| 5:05 p.m. | All loads interrupted (2,2W,4B) |
| 8:30 p.m. | Class 4B loads restored |
| 9:00 p.m. | Class 2 and 2W loads begin diversified restoral |
| 10:00 p.m. | Class 2 and 2W loads full restored |