(A) A load management system is established on the city’s electric distribution system that can be used to reduce the system coincident peak demand.
(B) All residential units with electric water heaters and central heat pump/air conditioner appliances served by the city’s electrical distribution system and that are within the city’s zoning jurisdiction shall have load control switches. All switch installations shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors or qualified municipal employees; and the full cost of equipment installation and maintenance shall be paid by the city.
(C) The city’s load management division may waive these requirements in accordance with any of the following exceptions.
(1) The city determines there is not sufficient room for the installation and servicing of load control switches, or due to incompatible equipment contained in the residential structure.
(2) The occupant requests in writing to be exempt from this requirement due to health related reasons, which have been attested by a treating physician in writing.
(2005 Code, § 10-32) (Ord. 05013, passed 1-24-2005; Ord. 2016-09-02, passed 9-12-2016)