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Emergency Demand Response

Reduce Energy Use During High Demand Periods and Get Paid

By voluntarily lowering energy use during peak demand periods, businesses can receive a monthly payment, even in months when you don’t need to reduce power. By minimizing use of energy and nonessential equipment, your business can save and earn efficiency dividends.


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Use this fillable PDF to enroll.


FAQs

  • Must be an I&M commercial and industrial customer.
  • Your business qualifies for service under I&M’s Emergency Demand Response Service Rider.

For the 2025 program, applications were due March 31, 2025.

  1. Complete the online enrollment application at the link above or contact I&M at 888-444-9085.
  2. With the help of an I&M Customer Service Representative, verify:
    1. That your business qualifies for service under I&M’s Emergency Demand Response Service Rider.
    2. You understand the rider and how it works.
    3. That appropriate metering and communications equipment is installed before service under the tariff can begin.

Please email us or call 888-444-9085.


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