Load Management

The load management program enables Red Lake Electric to control electric load during peak periods of demand. The coldest, windiest winter days and the hottest, most humid summer days produce these peak demand periods. Load control may also be influenced by the availability and price of electric energy in the wholesale marketplace. The actual control is done from Minnkota Power Cooperative’s office in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Off-peak electric heat is Red Lake Electric’s primary load management program. Off-peak customers allow Red Lake Electric to switch their electric heat to an alternative heat source for a significantly reduced rate. Off-peak customers also have the option to have their water heaters controlled and receive a monthly credit on their bill.

For more information about Red Lake Electric’s load management program, call our office at (218) 253-2168 and ask for Member Services.

The following  link provides information relating to the status of the load management system operated by Minnkota Power Cooperative, Red Lake Electric’s wholesale power provider.

To view load management data, click on the link below. You must know your Load Group and Double Order in order to check your status. This information should be located on your Ripple Control Receiver connected to your off-peak equipment. If you cannot locate these numbers, please contact the cooperative for this information. Please include the name on the account and the location number or address of the property in question in your request.

‍current load control status