Programs and More
There are more of this load control device than all other types combined.
What are water heater load control devices.
The Co-Op website tool which provides members with an estimated payback period for a solar investment.
What is the Rooftop Solar Assessment tool.
This Co-Op has the most EVs registered in its territory.
What is Berkeley Electric Cooperative.
In the United States Coal produces more energy than renewable sources of energy produce.
What is False. Renewable energy surpassed both nuclear and coal in 2020.
DER stands for this.
What is Distributed Energy Resource.
This DER device has the highest kW impact of any in use today.
What is a smart thermostat.
This pilot program will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of using these existing home systems for load management.
What is the Residential Batteries Pilot.
The Central System is short for power in these years.
What are 2027 and 2028.
A portion of South Carolina Cooperatives' power mix is made up of hydroelectric power.
What is True.
DST stands for this.
What is Demand Side Tools.
The app Co-Ops are promoting to help members manage their home EV charging.
What is Optiwatt.
This is the highest level of EV charging which can add 150-200 miles of vehicle range in 30-40 minutes.
What is Level 3.
The Central System carries approximately this amount of reserves.
What is 1,000 MW.
The DST is Central's DERMS platform.
What is True
The PV in Solar PV stands for this.
What is photovoltaic.
An Educational Solution to help members research information on EVs.
What is ChoosEV.
Which energy source has the lowest capacity factor of all energy generation sources.
What is solar.
This energy source provides the majority of South Carolina Co-Op energy.
What is coal.
If a member installs solar panels at their home, they will have power even when the lights go out.
What is false.
BEV stands for this.
What is Battery Electric Vehicle.
This voluntary "peak" program was launched in 2017.
What is Beat the Peak.
Solar, batteries, and water heaters are examples of this type of energy resource, which are dispersed throughout various locations rather than centralized.
What are Distributed Energy Resources.
Give 2 examples of Non-Dispatchable Energy Resources.
What are Solar and Wind.
Any person can take advantage of the federal solar tax credits.
What is false. You must have tax liability in order to get the benefit of the federal tax credit.
PHEV stands for this.
What is Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.