U-Shift, U-$ave

The U-Shift, U-$ave program (also known as load control) moves the use of electric water heaters, heating and cooling systems, and other interruptible equipment to off-peak hours. Help reduce expensive demand peaks which take place on the coldest or hottest weekdays by joining nearly 10,000 other members shifting their use.

In general, the U-Shift, U-$ave program encourages smart energy use based on the time of day when energy costs are the highest. U-Shift asks members to modify their thermostat temperature on the hottest summer afternoons and coldest winter mornings and evenings. Also, turn off or delay use of major appliances, including dishwashers, and washers and dryers. Members are encouraged to use the microwave or barbecue grill to cook their meals during those critical hours.

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U-Shift, U-$ave Program

Join the fight to keep co-op rates low and join the U-Shift, U-$ave program. The program shifts (interrupts) the use of participating electric water heaters, heating and cooling units, and other equipment to off-peak hours when electricity is less expensive. Over 10,000 members have helped save over $23 million in avoided power purchases. More participants mean more savings. Let’s keep bills low for everyone – join us!

Program Incentives

Program

One-Time Installation Credit 

(*if installed by May 31, 2026 and active through Sept. 30. 2026)

Monthly Credit

Water Heating

$200 new program sign on$15

Air Conditioning

$100

$15 seasonal credit on bills received in the 

months of July, August, September and October

Panel

$500Approximately a 40 percent rate reduction on power that
flows through the panel

Level II Electric Vehicle Charging

$300Approximately a 40 percent rate reduction for charging
through U-Shift panel
 
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U-Shift Water Heating

Volunteer to shift your water heater use and receive a $15 monthly bill credit.

 

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U-Shift Air Conditioning

Volunteer to shift your air conditioner use and receive a $15 seasonal bill credit.
 

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U-Shift Off-Peak Panel

Install a U-Shift panel that can be interrupted and receive a reduction in energy supply for all power that flows through it.

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Are you interested helping the cooperative, but not ready to volunteer to install a U-Shift Switch? See what you can do to help!

Members are asked to conserve energy by shifting their use of major appliances to before 1 p.m. and after 9 p.m. on hot weekday afternoons. In cold winter months, members are encouraged to shift their use to between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. This decreases the use of electricity during high energy demand periods, which in turn helps keep electric rates low. No sign up or switch is necessary – anyone can help out!

Specifically, members are encouraged to:

  1. Move the use of air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, pool pumps and dehumidifiers to seasonal off-peak times.
  2. Try grilling instead of heating up your oven for dinner.
  3. Take shorter showers during 'on-peak' times.
  4. Set thermostats to 78 degrees or above in the summer or 67 degrees and below in the winter.
  5. Turn off unnecessary lighting.

Still have questions, visit our U-Shift Q&A page for answers!

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Note: Adams Electric cannot guarantee the duration or extent of any periods of interruption due to the ever-changing nature of electrical demand on the power grid that provides power
to the co-op’s substations and metering points. Members participating in the U-Shift incentives must understand that periods of interruption can be extended without notice due to unforeseen circumstances on Adams Electric’s distribution system and the energy supply grid.


In 2026, to receive the one-time installation credits, members must have installation completed by May 31, 2026. The U-Shift switch must remain active through at least Sept, 30, 2026. Installation credits will be applied to the bills received in November 2026.


Members must have a fully functioning switch that is communicating with the cooperative to receive the bill credit. Members who choose to be removed from the program must return the equipment. Members will be charged for missing or lost equipment.