Keep your house comfortable whatever the weather Did you know a cold-climate heat pump (CCHP) can shred your heating bill by half? A CCHP operates with nearly 400 percent efficiency at 47˚F or above and when temps drop to zero can sustain efficiency of about 200 percent. It delivers two to four units of heating energy for every one unit of energy consumed. That efficiency can provide up to 90 percent of your space heating needs!

We’ve promoted the value of heat pumps for years because of their ability to capture and deliver more energy than they consume. A CCHP will have a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor Rating of 10 or greater. It delivers energy savings at almost the same level that only a more expensive geothermal heat pump could do.

How it worksVariable-speed inverter technology is what makes a CCHP so efficient. Inverters, or variable speed drives,

cycle the compressor at different speeds depending on temperature and heating loads. By automatically adjusting the speed, the inverter eliminates energy losses from starting and stopping to maintain an even and comfortable temperature. It also reduces operating noise.

Save with off-peak ratesWe’ll control your CCHP during occasional peak periods. In the winter, your back-up non-electric system will take over if you’re on a dual fuel rate. Or a heat storage system will fill in if you’re on a deferred load rate.

During summer peak periods, we’ll cycle your CCHP on and off every 15 minutes if you’re on an off-peak rate. This ensures your home stays cool and comfortable but lets you save on cooling costs with a reduced rate.

Add a rebate for even more savingsInstall a CCHP as part of an off-peak heating system and you may qualify for a rebate of up to $500 per ton. Minnesota customers may qualify for an energy efficiency rebate through the Conservation Improvement Program even if the unit is not part of an off-peak system. Limits and equipment ratings apply.

Learn more at otpco.com/CCHP.

Have questions about whether a CCHP could work for you or about rebate or off-peak rate eligibility? Contact our Idea Center at 800-493-3299 or ideacenter@otpco.com.

Energy news for our customers Vol. 25 No. 3 • June 2018

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Easy peanut butter fudge1 12-ounce pkg butterscotch chips1 can sweetened condensed milk1 ½ cups mini marshmallows¾ cup chunky peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla½ cup to 1 cup chopped peanuts (or nut of your choice)

Grease 9” x 13” cake pan with butter. Heat chips, milk, and marshmallows in microwave until melted. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and nuts and mix well. Pour mix into cake pan and refrigerate until set. Cut into small squares and enjoy.

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Stay safe during digging projectsPlanning to plant a tree or put up a fence? Always call 811 before starting a digging project.

When you call you’ll connect to a local call center, which notifies appropriate utilities. At no charge to you, professional locators will mark approximate locations of underground lines with flags, paint, or both.

Every digging job, even if it's for a flower bed, requires a call.

Customer Connection Otter Tail Power Company PO Box 496 Fergus Falls, MN 56538-0496 www.otpco.com 800-257-4044 or 218-739-8877

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Learn about your electricityElectricity is an essential part of everyday life, but many people don’t know much about it. Our company’s Your electricity brochure offers useful information about where electricity comes from, how we calculate rates, and ways to reduce your energy use.

Find the brochure at otpco.com/YourElectricity

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The plan is flexible and convenient. If you’d like, you can invest whenever you pay your electric service bill, including online through ePay.

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