Load Guard Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I participate in the Load Guard Program without signing up for the ComEd Residential Real-Time Pricing Program?
2. Is there a charge to sign up for Load Guard?
3. If I decide to cancel my membership in the Load Guard Program, will I be charged a penalty?
4. Can I override the Load Guard settings if I choose?
5. How much lead time do I need to change my Load Guard price level for the next day?
6. Will I notice a dramatic change in temperature?
7. How much can I expect to save monthly? Yearly?
8. How can I choose a Price Activation plan?
9. Can I change my Price Activation plan after it is set?

Can I participate in the Load Guard Program without signing up for the ComEd Residential Real-Time Pricing Program?
Not at this time. To be eligible for Load Guard, you must be a ComEd Residential Real-Time Pricing Program participant.
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Is there a charge to sign up for Load Guard?
No. Right now signing up for the program is free - and easy. Enroll now!
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If I decide to cancel my membership in the Load Guard Program, will I be charged a penalty?
You can turn your Automated Savings Activation Plan OFF or choose either the Green or Blue Automated Savings Activation Plan options for the next day, but you must remain on the ComEd RRTP program for the minimum of 12 months.
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Can I override the Load Guard settings if I choose?
Yes. You can either set it and forget it, or change your setting for the next day. Please note that changes cannot be made on the day of electricity use.
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How much lead time do I need to change my Load Guard price level for the next day?
You have until midnight on the day before to choose the price level that will be active for the following day.
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Will I notice a dramatic change in temperature?
Probably not. The temperature in your home may vary by as little as approximately 1 - 3° F.
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How much can I expect to save monthly? Yearly?
While most customers may achieve significant savings on the ComEd RRTP Program, your net savings depends on your ability to limit your central A/C's usage during the periodic high price periods (typically very hot summer weekday afternoons). Usage and savings varies greatly from customer to customer.
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How can I choose a Price Activation plan?
It's simple: Just login to your ComEd RRTP account at www.theWattSpot.com and choose Load Guard from the Current Programs Tab. For a cooler home environment, choose the Blue (14 cents) option. For the more environmentally-friendly option, select the Green (10 cents) level.
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Can I change my Price Activation plan after it is set?
Yes, you can always change your settings for the next day. You always have three settings to choose from: Off, Green, or Blue. Used with real-time pricing, Load Guard helps you lock-in your savings on your electricity bill each year...automatically. Whenever the hourly electric price hits your target price level - either 10¢ or 14¢ - your central air conditioner switches to a conservation mode for a two-hour period of time.
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