By shifting energy use from the few critical hours when the most people are using the most electricity, all at the same time, we beat the peak, meaning you save and we save.

South River EMC has a group of members, called Watt Watchers, who volunteer to shift energy use during peak times, which occur based on the weather temperatures and electricity use patterns.

Members are notified typically the day of an event by email, text, or both.

By being a Watt Watcher, you can help keep all members’ bills lower.

For example, in winter when temperatures are expected to be especially low, more power will need to be generated to keep up with member demand.

This impacts South River EMC’s electric costs and member’s rates.

If members work together to level the Cooperative’s energy use, it can reduce wholesale power cost, which is a savings passed on to you.