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Become a Peak Power Partner Today

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Keep a little change in your pocket this summer season and consider joining BWL’s Peak Power Partner (PPP) Demand Response Program. A demand response program allows you to save energy and money while reducing strain on the grid during times of high demand.  

After successfully enrolling in the program, on a day BWL calls an energy event, your thermostat will start by precooling your home, then increase by four degrees for a period no longer than four hours and then return to your preferred temperature set point. This change will happen automatically for effortless savings and ease of mind. Energy events are only called on weekdays when costs are high, and you’ll always be notified of an energy event 24 hours before it takes place. 

To participate in the Peak Power Partner Program, you must: 

  • Be a BWL residential electric customer in good standing. 

  • Have a central A/C connected to your smart thermostat(s). 

  • Have an eligible Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat in your home. 

  • Have an always-ON and stable home Wi-Fi network. 

Benefits to Joining: 

  • $50 Check when you successfully enroll in the program  

  • $25 Check at the end of each year if you participate in at least 50% of yearly energy events 

  • Opt-out of an event any time 

  • Reduced stress on the grid during times of peak demand and high energy cost 

Frequently Asked Questions:  

  • Are there any costs to participate? There are no costs associated with participating in the Peak Power Partner program. You are required to have a program eligible smart thermostat. 

  • Do I have to participate in every event? You can opt-out of any event by changing the temperature on the thermostat during an event. Note that you have to participate in at least 50% of the events to receive the yearly $25 check.  

  • What are the eligible brands of thermostat? Sensi, ecobee, Nest, Honeywell and Amazon Smart Thermostat 

  • What if I don’t have a smart thermostat? BWL has a rebate for residential customers to purchase a smart/wifi thermostat up to $50. For more information visit: lbwl.com/hvac. 

Help reduce energy demand on hot days and save money. Enroll today by visiting lbwl.com/ppp.