Energy Efficiency Implementation Plan
- Graham County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GCEC) filed an application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) requesting approval of its Electric Energy Efficiency (EE) Implementation Plan for 2014 and 2015
- GCEC was required to submit an energy efficiency plan in order to comply with Arizona Administrative Code R14-2-2418. After hearing and evaluating the EE plan, the ACC issued Decision Number 74088 on September 23, 2013, approving the plan
- A copy of the EE plan and ACC decision can be found on the Arizona Corporation Commission website under Docket Number E-01749A-13-0184
- The EE plan includes several new programs available to GCEC members designed to help reduce their electric energy usage and ultimately their utility bill
- All EE programs are subject to available funding and the requirements as set forth in the approved EE plan
LED Lighting Program
- GCEC has partnered with the local ACE Hardware store In Safford, AZ to provide discount pricing on LEDs!
- This program aims to promote the installation of high-efficiency light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs in homes within the GCEC service territory
- GCEC members will be referred to participating retailers like ACE Hardware to purchase qualifying LEDs and the discount pricing will be passed on to GCEC’s members through a negotiated agreement with the retailer
- Please contact ACE Hardware at (928) 428-1033 (or visit them at 707 South 6th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546) for specific pricing details
- For more information on energy savings visit ENERGY STAR’s website
Residential Low-Income Weatherization Program (RLIWP)
- GCEC has partnered with non-profit organizations such as Southeastern Arizona Community Action Programs (SEACAP) to provide funding and support for existing low-income weatherization programs
- The goal of this program is to improve energy efficiency in homes in the GCEC service area by assisting low-income residents in reducing energy use and lowering their utility bills
- This is done by implementing year-round weatherization measures
- This program is provided at no cost to eligible GCEC members whose income is at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- The program includes a SEACAP representative determining the work needed and installing weatherization measures on approved homes and structures
- Weatherization includes caulking and weather-stripping, insulation (attic, wall, & duct), and other energy efficiency measures as needed
- Interested GCEC members must contact SEACAP for an application by calling (928) 428-4653
Residential Time-of-Use (TOU) Program
- The purpose of this program is to provide GCEC members a way to save money on a voluntary TOU rate plan while helping GCEC with critical peak load reduction
- The current GCEC TOU program received ACC approval in Decision Number 76693 and became effective, May 1, 2018
- TOU rates provide residential customers with a lower “off-peak” rate
- The current GCEC TOU program received ACC approval in Decision Number 76693 and became effective, May 1, 2018
- In order to save money on this program, participating members will need to shift a significant percentage of their usage to the off-peak hours
- For more information regarding this program and how TOU may help to lower your electric utility bill check out our Time of Use Customer Handout (PDF)
- You may also call (928) 485-2451 or visit the GCEC office for more information
Energy Assistance Programs
Local community programs are available to help those in need of paying their utility bill.
Please review the list of agencies available on our Energy Assistance Local List (PDF)