Most people think about their electricity in terms of how much they use over time—measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). But utilities care more about how much electricity you use at any given moment, known as demand (kW).

Why? Because power grid failures happen when too many people need a lot of electricity at once, not from overall energy consumption. That’s why utilities offer Demand Plans—rewarding customers who control their demand with lower electricity rates.

On a standard plan, you’re charged only for kWh, but utilities assume your demand is always high and bake that into your rates. A Demand Plan, however, charges much lower kWh rates and bills you based on your actual demand (kW). If you manage it effectively, you can cut your bill by an average of 45%.

That’s where EcoBeaver’s Power Automation System comes in. It acts like an energy conductor for your home, ensuring appliances don’t all turn on at once and create costly demand spikes. For example, if you have four AC units that each create a 4kW demand spike, running them simultaneously could result in a massive 16kW surge. But if they take turns, your peak demand stays much lower—saving you money without sacrificing comfort.

With EcoBeaver, your demand is finally under control. The system is 100% automated, requiring no maintenance or complicated settings—just set it and forget it. The result? 30%-60% savings on your electric bill with zero hassle. It’s not just an alternative to solar; it’s a smarter, simpler way to take control of your energy costs.

EcoBeaver’s Power Automation System isn’t a traditional Load Controller—it’s a smarter, more advanced way to manage energy demand.

Both Load Controllers and Power Automation Systems aim to reduce peak demand, but Load Controllers take a rigid approach by shutting off appliances the moment demand reaches a set limit. This can be frustrating—imagine your AC turning off in the middle of a hot day just because you hit a limit! Many homeowners stop using Load Controllers altogether due to the inconvenience, missing out on potential savings.

EcoBeaver’s solution takes a more intelligent approach, aligning with how utilities actually bill for demand. Instead of reacting to momentary spikes, it manages demand based on the average usage over peak billing intervals—30 minutes for SRP and 60 minutes for APS and TEP. This allows short bursts of higher power usage while keeping overall demand within the target range, so you stay comfortable while still saving money.

The best part? You won’t even notice it’s working, but your electric bill will. If you want to lower energy costs without sacrificing convenience, EcoBeaver’s Power Automation System is the smarter choice.

Absolutely! In APS territory, it allows homeowners to reduce their required solar offset by 50% to achieve a zero-dollar post-solar bill. In SRP, it's the key to making solar financially viable—so much so that SRP requires Preferred Solar Installers to incorporate demand management into their solar installations.

With solar buyback rates declining, traditional solar-only setups are struggling to break even. However, by pairing solar with EcoBeaver’s Power Automation System on a demand-based rate plan—what we call "Solar 2.0"—solar becomes a smart investment again, delivering real savings and a positive return in Arizona.

EcoBeaver’s Power Automation System is designed to save you money while keeping your home comfortable.

On a standard electricity plan, saving means cutting back—using less power to avoid higher charges. But with a Demand Plan and EcoBeaver, the strategy changes. Demand Plans slash your kWh rate by more than half, meaning the cost of running appliances like AC units becomes much less significant. In fact, you could use more electricity and still pay less overall if you manage your demand (kW) properly.

Here’s why: Utilities charge for demand based on your highest average usage within peak windows, not your total energy consumption. Running your AC more often can actually help you save money by keeping your home at a steady temperature. Think of your house as a battery—if you keep it cool (around 71°F in summer), your AC won’t have to work as hard during peak hours, leaving room in your demand allowance for other appliances.

EcoBeaver makes this possible by allowing short, strategic demand spikes while keeping your overall average low. Unlike outdated Load Controllers that shut things off abruptly, EcoBeaver optimizes energy usage seamlessly.

With this technology, you can stay comfortable, forget about peak hours, and watch your bill drop by 30-60%. No more shutting off appliances or overcooling your home just to save money—EcoBeaver keeps things simple, smart, and stress-free.

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