Smart Usage Rewards
When the demand for energy increases during the summer, we’ll reward you for reducing your electric use. By using less energy, you help us reduce strain on the energy grid and ensure every customer has safe, reliable power when they need it most.
How It Works
- Sign up with a Smart Usage Partner, which is a third-party company that operates this program on Con Edison’s behalf by enrolling, compensating, and educating participants on how they can use less energy. Once registered, you’ll remain with the same Smart Usage Partner throughout the summer, from May 1 to September 30.
Although you may receive direct marketing from several Smart Usage Partners, you can register with just one per summer season. Learn who our Smart Usage Partners are and how to contact them. - Your Smart Usage Partner lets you know in advance when we anticipate an “event”—a period of high energy demand or an energy grid emergency. Each event lasts about four hours and occurs four to five times throughout the summer.
- During an event, earn rewards by reducing your energy use. You can turn up your A/C or thermostat to a warmer, but comfortable, temperature; switch off lights; and shift use of your large appliances—such as your clothes washer and dryer, dishwasher, and electric oven—until after the event ends. It’s that simple. Your Smart Usage Partner will suggest the best strategy for you to reduce energy and earn rewards.
Rewards vary depending on which Smart Usage Partner you work with and are awarded based on how much energy you reduce. The more events you participate in, the more rewards you’ll earn!
Participation is risk-free. There are no enrollment costs or fees, and you can opt out of events at any time.
Find the Smart Usage Partner that works best for you and learn how to start earning smart usage rewards today.
Although you may receive direct marketing from several Smart Usage Partners, you can register with just one per summer season. Learn who our Smart Usage Partners are and how to contact them.