Load Management

$30/kWh of estimated savings

What is it?

The Load Management Pathway (LMP) is a demand response program targeted to commercial and industrial customers served by SWEPCO with a minimum peak electric demand of 50kW or greater. Monetary incentives will be paid to customers capable of interrupting electrical load within a customer facility on a one-hour advance notice basis. Summer period – June 1 through September 30; Winter period – December 1 through March 31Interruptions will be limited to a maximum of 3 calls per month. Each interruptible call is limited to a maximum of 4 hours in duration and for no more than 3 consecutive days. Interruption calls will be made on weekdays only, excluding holidays. –

Am I eligible?

  1. Arkansas SWEPCO customer
  2. Have electric service measured by a SWEPCO interval data recorder (IDR) or AMI metering device
  3. Not on a tariff based SWEPCO demand response rate or rider
  4. Have a minimum of 50 kW peak demand
  5. Demonstrate the ability to interrupt electric load with a one hour notice
  6. Agree to interrupt at least 50 kW of electric load when called upon
  7. Elect which program period to participate in, summer, winter or both.
  8. Elect to participate in the two hour or four hour option when signing the LMP customer agreement.

How to get it

  1. Email Greg Perkins or call 479-973-2435 for more details.
  2. We’ll notify you once you’re approved.
  3. Earn incentives for reducing your facility’s electric demand on short notice.