2008 Irrigation/Load Control Newsletter

Load Control Tampering Prohibited

Tampering with a load control box is a violation of the agreement irrigators make with Southern when entering into the Load Control Program. If irrigation wells are not under control when they should be, then all other irrigators are affected by the additional load control required to make up the difference--not to mention the penalties applied to Southern if load is not shed adequately.

The only people authorized to access the load control switch on your irrigation services, and the wiring connecting the switch to the well, are the employees of Southern Power District. Private electricians and well or pivot repairman are not authorized for this access. If the switch or wires are accessed by you or an unauthorized repairman, YOU are responsible for that action. Any unauthorized access is considered by the district to be “tampering”. The penalty for tampering includes being billed at the Full Power Rate and removal from the Load Management Program.

It is also a violation of your load control agreement to run your well in the “hand” or “manual” position during a control period.

If you suspect you have a problem with your load control switch, before, during or after the load control season, please call your local service center.

Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • Load Control Hours to Include Sundays
    • Sunday Load Control to take effect for all load control rate classes. More>>>
  • New Policy for Temporary Bypass
    • In 2007, we noted that requests for load control bypasses had increased significanly, prompting the District to change its bypass policy. More>>>
  • Speed Up Your Trouble Calls
    • When you call Southern after hours for service problems or load management assistance, you will speak with a representative from our after hours call service. More>>>
  • Plan Now for 2009 Application Deadlines
    • If you are thinking about requesting a new irrigation service for 2009, submit your application as soon as possible. More>>>
  • Load Management Notices
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the load control program. More>>>
  • Load Control Boxes
    • Understand your load control box, and what those lights on the front mean! More>>>