Load Management Division

Load Management:

This division was established in March 1987. The purpose of the Load Management Program is to lower wholesale demand cost and thereby hold down future electric rates. We are responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of load management switches, SCADA System, substation maintenance, Commercial Large User Technical Assistance Program and Rider/ITOU Rate Customers.

Load Management Switch Installation Sign Up.

Generators:

The City of Elizabeth City has six (6) generator sites with a total of ten (10) generators, which are used to reduce the City's peak demand. The generators are also used for emergency backup during power outages due to severe storms. The generators supply emergency power to the City's infrastructure buildings, such as the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant and City Hall. There are also twenty-six (26) generators located throughout the City that are used for emergency power for the City's Well Field, Street Department, Fire Department, Pump Stations, Parks and Recreation Center, Senior Center and Public Works building. The Load Management area is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance for all thirty-six (36) generators!