Saver's Switch

Saver’s Switch

Hot summer days mean increased air conditioning use, which pushes demand for electricity to a peak. By participating in our Saver's Switch program, you'll help us manage these peaks by cutting back just a little on the time your central air works to cool your home. In exchange for your participation, you will receive a credit on your October electric bill each year you participate in the program.

How Saver’s Switch Works

On a few hot summer days a year, we may activate Saver's Switch. The switch cycles your air conditioner off and on generally at 15 to 20 minute intervals. However, the fan stays on, circulating already-cooled air throughout your home. Most customers don't even notice when Saver's Switch is activated. On control days, Saver's Switch is typically activated between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Eligibility

You must be an Xcel Energy customer with central air conditioning in participating areas to qualify for Saver's Switch. If you live in apartments or condominiums, you are not eligible unless:

• You have owner approval
• You have an A/C dedicated to their apartment located outside on the ground level near the building

We do not install Saver's Switch on rooftop A/Cs, window units, or wall units for any dwelling. If you are eligible, you will save $10 on your June through September electric energy charges each year you participate in the Saver's Switch program. You are eligible for an additional $2 monthly savings, year-round, if you enroll a qualifying electric water heater at the same time. The Saver's Switch will shut off the water heater usually for a four to six-hour period on hot summer days or cold winter afternoons. The hot water stored in the water heater is still available for use through the period. You must be home for water heater installation.

Additional Information

Savers Switch | Residential Services | Xcel Energy