Dairyland Power Cooperative, one of Jo-Carroll Energy's generation power providers, has set the date for 2023 Winter Preparedness Test for interruptible heat - or dual fuel - accounts for Wednesday, Nov. 15.
All devices enrolled in our dual fuel heating program will be interrupted Wednesday morning. ONLY electric heat sources enrolled in our program will be tested.
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 (2, 2W, & 4B) will be controlled as follows:
| Time | Control Status |
| 7 a.m. | Control Start |
| 7:05 a.m. | All loads interrupted (2, 2W, 4B) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Class 4B loads restored |
| 11 a.m. | Class 2 and 2W loads begin diversified restoral |
| Noon | Class 2 and 2W loads fully restore |
For more information regarding Jo-Carroll Energy’s Load Management programs please visit: https://www.jocarroll.com/demand-response or call 800-858-5522 during business hours Monday thru Friday 7:30 to 4:30.