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Smart Usage Rewards for Aggregators or Direct Enrollees

During peak demand in the summer, we’ll pay you to reduce energy use in our service territory temporarily through Smart Usage Rewards (also known as Demand Response).

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Smart Usage Rewards

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During the summer, you can help reduce strain on the energy grid and help ensure everyone has safe, reliable power. Working on our behalf, you can enroll customers to earn up to $18,000 a year for every 100 kilowatts (kW) you reduce as an aggregator or direct enrollee.

Deadlines

Reward Period: May 1 to September 30
Enrollment Deadline: April 1 

Reward Period: June 1 to September 30
Enrollment Deadline: May 1

Please note, if the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, enrollments will be accepted until the following Monday.

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How It Works

We’ll notify you ahead of time when it’s time to reduce your electricity use, based on your selected programs. You can join one program from each group – Reliability Programs and Peak Shaving Programs – but not more than one within the same group.

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PEAK SHAVING PROGRAMS

These programs aim to reduce electricity consumption when there is a forecast for high-demand or temperature swings.

Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP)

Earn $6-$18/kW monthly based on location, plus $1/kWh performance payment during events.

Long Term Dynamic Load Management (TERM – DLM)

Earn competitive $/kW incentive rates established through procurement process.


RELIABILITY PROGRAMS

These programs take an active approach to ensure the consistent and dependable operation of power grids and other infrastructure.

Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP)

Earn $18-$25/kW monthly based on network tier, plus $1/kWh performance payment during events.

Long Term Dynamic Load Management (AUTO-DLM) 

Earn competitive $/kW incentive rates established through procurement process.

Participants receive monthly payments based on kW pledged and/or the amount of actual kilowatt hours (kWh) reduced.

Voluntary customers can be enrolled after the enrollment deadlines and receive $3/kWh performance payment rate during events.

Get Started

Step 1

Complete the Demand Response Application Form 

Step 2

Wait for a team member to contact you
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Frequently Asked Questions

For a complete list, please see all FAQs.

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*The day-ahead forecast is updated daily in the morning and is posted for informational purposes only. We call events via official notification based on forecasts updated internally throughout the day.

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